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ea0030s18 | Symposium 6 Diabetes and Sport | BSPED2012

Optimising sports performance in type 1 diabetes

Regan Gill

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 ...