Clinical Considerations and Practical Advice for People Living With Type 2 Diabetes Who Undertake Regular Exercise or Aim to Exercise Competitively.

Sam N Scott, Charlotte Hayes, Thomas Zeuger, Andrew P Davies, Rob C Andrews, Matthew Cocks
Author Information
  1. Sam N Scott: Team Novo Nordisk Professional Cycling Team, Atlanta, GA. ORCID
  2. Charlotte Hayes: Team Novo Nordisk Professional Cycling Team, Atlanta, GA.
  3. Thomas Zeuger: Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Kantonsspital Olten, Olten, Switzerland.
  4. Andrew P Davies: Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, U.K.
  5. Rob C Andrews: Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, U.K.
  6. Matthew Cocks: Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, U.K.

Abstract

This article provides practical tips for advising people with type 2 diabetes on how to engage in regular exercise safely and effectively. Its focus is on individuals who wish to exceed the minimum physical activity recommendation of 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity exercise or even compete in their chosen sport. Health care professionals who work with such individuals must have a basic understanding of glucose metabolism during exercise, nutritional requirements, blood glucose management, medications, and sport-related considerations. This article reviews three key aspects of individualized care for physically active people with type 2 diabetes: ) initial medical assessment and pre-exercise screenings, ) glucose monitoring and nutritional considerations, and ) the combined glycemic effects of exercise and medications.

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