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Sport and Hypoglycemia

Sport is commonly associated with an increased risk of hypoglycemia but this…
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Sport Tips for Diabetics

Participating in a sport as a diabetic takes some planning. The following…
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Diabetes and Yoga

An increasing number of people with diabetes mellitus are turning to yoga…
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Skiing

Skiing generally requires medium to high anaerobic activity over a period of…
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Squash

The effects of blood sugar levels from playing squash can vary, which…
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Swimming

Swimming is a great way of improving cardiovascular fitness, with constant moving…
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Tennis

Playing tennis as a one-off can be managed relatively comfortably, but playing…
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Triathlon (Training and Taking Part)

Competing in a triathlon with type 1 diabetes is arguably the biggest…
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Sports Drinks

Sports drinks are beverages that are specially formulated to help people rehydrate during…
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Basketball

Basketball matches are technically quite short, with National Basketball Association (NBA) matches…
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