Ep 26: T1D and sports: riding the ups and downs of blood glucose
Description
From trail running to skydiving, Stephanie Hendy and Daniel Parkins are no amateurs in the world of sports and exercise. This pair is all too familiar with the struggles of managing their T1D while staying active, but have accumulated helpful tips along the way. In this episode, Stephanie Hendy, kinesiologist and clinical exercise physiologist, takes us through exactly what is happening in your body when you exercise, how these variables affect blood glucose levels in those with T1D, and the best ways to exercise. Daniel then joins her to share his experience in managing T1D in the areas of rugby, hiking, camping, scuba diving, and more. Together they team up and answer viewer questions on managing T1D with exercise!
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