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Exercise and Sports

My nine year old daughter, diagnosed six months ago, has joined a basketball team and has asked that I do not tell the coach of her diabetes because she is sure that he will treat her differently after he finds out. I will be present at all of her practices and games to provide her with care if she should go low. Is it always necessary to inform the coach of her condition?

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My daughter was diagnosed a year ago. If she were to eat a small snack, is it possible to exercise enough to avoid hyperglycemia, or would she still need a small amount of insulin?

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My son’s doctor want him to change to Lantus, but he plays a very high level of hockey. When he plays, we reduce his bedtime NPH significantly and leave his morning NPH the same. Are you finding that children involved in active sports reduce their dose of Lantus like this?

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If my daughter eats dessert right after dinner, how should calculate her bolus on her pump? When should we be correcting post exercise highs? When do most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia?

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My teen son sometimes gets severe hamstring cramps following exercise. Are they related to his type 1 diabetes? We suspect they are related to dehydration.

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My teen son has had diabetes for 12 years. Tall and thin, he wants to gain muscles. Is it okay for him to consume protein shakes?

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If my husband’s fasting blood sugar is somewhat elevated, can he still exercise? He is overweight and has a heart problem.

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Is there a resource for helping explain to the coach the intricate needs of a soccer player with diabetes?

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My pump is not waterproof so I’d like some suggestions on how to handle my pump and diabetes management during an upcoming rafting trip.

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My 10 year old son is on an insulin pump. He is very active in sports and has been in good control. Recently, he has had hypoglycemic reactions in the middle of the night, with seizures. His blood glucose level before bed was fine. I check his sugar at 3:00 am about every other day, and it is usually high. Our endocrinologist is unsure as to why this is happening.

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