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Exercise and Sports

My daughter has headaches similar to what she feels when her blood sugar drops. Are they diabetes-related? Should she see the endocrinologist or pediatrician? How can we avoid the highs after sports? She is low a few hours later.

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How dangerous is a high blood sugar, without ketones, at wrestling practice, if it comes back down to normal after practice is over? What should be done besides insulin and water?

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I have type 2. Before I exercise, my blood sugars are normal or slightly higher. Afterwards, they are elevated. Why is this? What can I do? Is it safe to continue to train for marathons?

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A competitive gymnast, my daughter did not feel well and was out of energy during her second event at a recent meet. What should she eat to ensure she has enough energy?

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My son, who is a wrestler, will soon be getting a pump. Will he have any pain if he wrestles with the infusion set/canula in his body?

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Although I eat heartily, I sometimes go low after mountain biking. How can I prevent this? If I reduce my insulin prior to exercising, to avoid the lag effect, would I lost weight? I want to gain muscle.

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I got a pump band that goes on the leg for my son to use during soccer. Is this a good choice or should he disconnect?

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I have read that people should not use hand weights if they have retinopathy. Can people with retinopathy use any upper extremity resistance or weights?

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I am a 26 year old male who has had type 1 diabetes for over 13 years, is on a pump, and have begun training to run my first marathon. Where can I find information on the affects of prolonged periods of exercise and diabetes?

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My son starts pre-season twice-a-day football practice this week. We know he will need to make adjustments in insulin, check his blood sugar frequently, and possibly add more carbs. Are there any other things we should be doing pro-actively?

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