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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examines how some inflammatory markers may be affected by physical activity.
Read More »Physical Activity and Inflammatory Markers in Prediabetes
A Potential New Oral Medication for Type 1 Diabetes and How It May Affect Exercise
By Sheri Colberg, PhD
Have you heard of TTP399? Despite its completely forgettable name used in clinical trials, this potential new oral medication may have the power to lower and stabilize blood glucose in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). If approved, TTP399 (which would be given a spiffy new brand name) will be the first oral pill to treat T1D.
High-Intensity Interval Training and Type 1 Diabetes: Effect on Glycemic Control
Does a 12-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program show superior glucose control in type 1 diabetes than other forms of exercise?
Read More »How to Address Those Nagging Joint Injuries and Pain
By Sheri Colberg, PhD
In late 2017, one of my columns addressed whether you can determine if your joint issues are related to being active, normal aging, or diabetes. The answer was that you really couldn't determine the exact cause(s), but any or all of them may be contributors. Does it matter more if you know the underlying cause if you can figure out the best treatment?
Risk Associated with Insulin Dose Before Exercising
A small pilot study investigates how modest hyperglycemia, not hyperinsulinemia, is better for people with type 1 diabetes during exercise.
Read More »Morning or Afternoon Exercise: Which Time of Day Provides the Most Benefits?
Is there a difference in the effect on glucose control and metabolic health when people exercise in the morning vs. In the afternoon?
Read More »Is Weight Loss or Physical Activity More Important for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes?
By Sheri Colberg, PhD
Ever since the US Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) multicenter trial was completed nearly two decades ago, we have known that it is possible to prevent, or at least delay, prediabetes (an insulin-resistant state) from progressing into full-blown type 2 diabetes.
The Impact of Intensity Variation in Physical Activity on Mortality Rates
Does a higher percentage of vigorous physical activity as part of total exercise time confer additional benefits?
Read More »Sure, You May Lose Weight, But Will Going Low-Carb Impact Your Performance?
By Sheri Colberg, PhD
With the new year upon us and resolutions made, weight loss may be on your mind, and with it, low-carb eating is one possible way to cut back on calories. Before you decide how to go about losing weight, though, you may want to consider how cutting back on your carbohydrate intake may affect your ability to be physically active.
What You Eat and Drink Affects Your Exercise Performance
by Sheri Colberg, PhD
How well you perform (physically) when you exercise is impacted in a number of ways by the intake of macronutrients—that is, carbohydrate, fat, and protein—whether you have diabetes or not. Performance is directly affected by your calorie intake both during an activity and when you are recovering from it.