ea0029s35.2 | Endocrinology and the Olympics: Will hormones help to win? | ICEECE2012
Auchus R.
, Brenna J.
, Tobias H.
, Zhang Y.
The question posed by this title encompasses three issues. First, certain endocrine diseases present physiologic challenges to high-intensity or endurance activities, including type 1 diabetes mellitus and adrenal insufficiency. Using carefully adjusted insulin regimens evolved in concert with training sessions, several athletes with type 1 diabetes have succeeded in elite competitions, but the endocrinologist must train with the athlete and craft regimens that con...