Diabetes - No Barrier For Sports


Many sports achievers have won numerous medals after being diagnosed with diabetes yet it did not dither them from pursuing their passion. Wasim Akram is one such name in the sport of Cricket, who has lived this disease from the age of 29 and still has carved a niche for himself as one of the greatest fast bowler who has taken maximum wickets. Mind discipline is something that he emphasized on throughout his career which eventually did work for him.

Correlation between Sports and Diabetes

It is common practice to encourage physical exercise in someone who has Diabetes. Well, certainly physical exercise contributes to improving your health and general well being but don’t forget it can be fun too. As Diabetes is largely a condition that is managed by patients themselves on a day to day basis, it is very important to understand what happens to your body during exercise. This will help you to improve your blood glucose control, optimize your performance, avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugars) and ultimately have a better plan to suit the demands of your sports activity.

Having Diabetes should NOT be a barrier to exercise and sports activities, instead exercise can be both beneficial and enjoyable. It is important to have a personalized plan after assessment and discussion with your Sports Diabetologist. Changes to the dosage of your medications and food intake (calorie intake) may be needed to prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) during and after exercise. Advice regarding the appropriate medications and food intake may need modifying for each person and each exercise regime .

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