Endocrine Abstracts

Exercise induces an increase in cardiac output, respiration and fuel mobilisation. Whilst the cardio-respiratory response to exercise is similar in type 1 diabetes to that seen in non-diabetic individuals, the response to mobilisation of fuel source to support exercise is impaired.Normally when exercising changes in insulin and counterregulatory hormones secretion are made which are dependent on the type of exercise being performed. These changes facilit...

Athletes with type 1 diabetes need to be advised on the most appropriate diet to maximise their performance.I will review the recommendations stated in the 2010 Position Statement on Physical Activity and Exercise in Diabetes and to look at sports supplementation.Sports supplements can assist athletes to achieve improved performance. However, poor regulation of the supplements industry allows athletes to be bombarded with products ...