The Diabetic Athlete

[Northerner]

I was a marathon runner before I was diagnosed earlier this year, and it was something that I wanted to continue with, so I was happy to find this book. It's written for the American market, so confused me at first with blood sugar readings measured in the 100's (they use mg/dl instead of mmol/l), but it's a good source of information if you're interested in the science.

Diabetic Athlete's Handbook by Sheri Colberg

I see another book by Sheri has also been recommended: 50 Secrets of the Longest living people with diabetes

 

[sunflower_harvester]

Hi Northener

Have you checked out runsweet.com, its all about sport and diabetes

 

[Northerner]

Hi Northener

Have you checked out runsweet.com, its all about sport and diabetes

Yes, I have thanks and have also wandered around the net picking up snippets here and there. Mighty confusing at first as you come to realise that, although there are some basic principles, everyone is different so you have to work out your own requirements. A lot of the American athletes use pumps which gives them better and more flexible control, but I'm not sure I'd like them.