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Exercise and Sports

I have type 2 diabetes and control it through diet and exercise. Can I run a half marathon without any adverse effects? Can I use carbohydrate gels for energy during the run?

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I know a three year old whose blood sugars rise during exercise, then drop. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this?

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My 14 year old daughter has severe problems with lows dropping while running in track meets or playing basketball, and she has little to no warning when they are coming on. What can she use to prevent the lows?

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I’ve had type 2 for about a year, lost a lot of weight, and have become very health conscious. How should I train for a half marathon as a diabetic? Might I experience hypoglycemia?

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My teen son was just diagnosed and wants to resume cross country training. What should his blood sugar be before he starts out running?

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We are considering a pump for our grandson, but I’m concerned he could damage it as he is very athletic. How could he handle the pump for karate class?

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During soccer tournaments, my teen son is often low before his second game. Then, he may experience blurry vision. What should we do to keep his blood sugar in range?

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When I exercise intensely, I feel very nauseous about two hours later. My blood sugar is not too elevated, but I have large ketones. How can I prevent the ketones/nausea? They make me reluctant to continue to exercise.

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I have increased my exercise and altered my diet to lose some weight, but am not having much success. Do people with type 1 develop muscles more easily when exercising? Is it safe to exercise right after eating to help reduce amount of insulin that is needed?

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I’m a wrestling manager at my high school, and have a 15 year old boy with diabetes who often gets sick during practice and has to take glucose pills. He also plays football, and there’s no break in between these two sports. Is there anything more I can do for him when he has these episodes?

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