Managing diabetes.

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Aug 21, 2011
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The biggest thing I noticed when coaching a young girl several years ago, was her highs and lows until they figured out the right amount. One day she would come in and just be going 100 mph. Full of energy and kicking butt. The very next practice, it was like she was on downers. No energy and lethargic. They need to be ready for a bit of a roller coaster ride for a time.
 
Nov 11, 2013
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My son was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes a week before his 16th birthday. He is a soccer player which is, as you know, a very high energy sport. It took him about a season to really feel his way through playing the sport while managing his blood sugar. It is important that they be able to recognize and feel the "lows" coming on. He's now in college 5 hours away. He didn't continue with soccer at the college level. He always had a snack in his bag and a gatorade he could sip on if his sugar dropped.
With a sport like soccer, and being a growing boy, his blood sugar rarely went "high" which is what contributes to the moodiness and lethargy. It is different for each kid and its about tracking the pattern and managing from there. Activity helps in managing diabetes in many ways - it helps regulate the blood sugar without as much insulin and helps with the diabetic related health issues as they get older.
 
Nov 12, 2013
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We all need regular exercise and it's even more important when you have diabetes just like your son. Regular exercise helps control the amount of sugar in the blood, and it may increase levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. It also burns excess calories and fat to help you achieve your weight goal. You can let your son continue football. It is one good exercise.
 

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