Sheri R. Colberg, PhD, FACSM, is an author, exercise physiologist, lecturer, consultant, and professor emerita of exercise science (Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia). In 2016, she was the recipient of the American Diabetes Association's Outstanding Educator in Diabetes award. A respected researcher and lecturer, she has authored more than 400 articles on exercise, diabetes, and health; 27 book chapters; and over a dozen books, including Diabetes-Free Kids, The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan, 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People With Diabetes, The Science of Staying Young, Diabetic Athlete's Handbook, The Diabetes Breakthrough, and Diabetes & Keeping Fit for Dummies. A distinguished graduate of Stanford University (BA), University of California at Davis (MA), and University of California at Berkeley (PhD), Colberg consults professionally for the American Diabetes Association (ADA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) on numerous committees and projects. As a world-renowned expert and opinion leader, she has developed the exercise guidelines related to diabetes for most of these premier professional organizations, and she is interviewed frequently by various media outlets. In addition, she continues to be involved in consulting and in clinical research on exercise, diabetes, and healthy lifestyles. With over 50 years of personal experience as an exerciser living with type 1 diabetes, Colberg continues to live a healthy, active lifestyle and serve as a role model for others who want to live long and well with (or without) diabetes. She enjoys working out regularly on conditioning machines, swimming, biking, fitness walking, weight training, and hiking with her husband and family in coastal California.
Description
Part I. Diabetic Athlete's Toolbox Chapter 1. Training Basics for Fitness & Sports Chapter 2. Balancing Exercise Blood Glucose Chapter 3. Ups and Downs of Insulin and Other Medications Chapter 4. Eating Right and Supplementing for Activity Chapter 5. Using Technology and Monitoring to Enhance Performance Chapter 6. Thinking and Acting Like an Athlete Chapter 7. Preventing and Treating Athletic Injuries Part II. Guidelines for Specific Activities Chapter 8. Fitness Activities Chapter 9. Endurance Sports Chapter 10. Endurance-Power Sports Chapter 11. Power Sports Chapter 12. Outdoor Recreation and Sports Appendix A. Diabetes, Sports, and Related Organizations Appendix B. Diabetes, Sports, and Nutrition Websites
Reviews
"In The Athlete's Guide to Diabetes Sheri Colberg provides a wealth of information and guidance about exercise and diabetes-not just for elite athletes but for anyone living with diabetes who is involved in sports. Sheri includes advice about insulin (including the newer biosimilars), CGMs, pumps (including hybrid closed loops), other diabetes medications, and better food choices for exercise, including good options for snacks and hypoglycemia treatment. Furthermore, Sheri includes personal accounts from several athletes, with tips and tricks that have helped them be successful. The Athlete's Guide to Diabetes is a must-have for everyone with diabetes who takes exercise and sports seriously." -Jeff Hitchcock, President of Children With Diabetes "Exercise is the billion-dollar drug that rarely gets prescribed. The Athlete's Guide to Diabetes provides people with diabetes with the knowledge and tools to exercise safely and successfully. This book will serve as a priceless tool for anyone with diabetes. Thanks to Sheri for all her great work and helping get people with diabetes more active!" -Phil Southerland, CEO and Cofounder of Team Novo Nordisk, President and Founder of Team Type 1 Foundation