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Exercise
T1D Exercise Basics
Because every athlete is different, there is no one answer for how to manage your diabetes while participating in an athletic activity. Here are a few factors to consider when developing your beginnin...
Born to Run: Will’s Story
When I heard there was a team of T1Ds running the NYC Marathon in 2019 I immediately thought that I had found my people and wanted to get involved.
Avoid Exercise Lows: How to Time Your Workouts Around Insulin Doses
Looking for a way to avoid those mid-exercise low blood sugars? This method can help, whether you’re exercising first thing in the morning or later in the day!
How Dehydration Can Spike Your Blood Sugar
Are you drinking enough water? Even mild dehydration can spike your blood sugar if you have diabetes. Learn why here...
Training for a Marathon with Diabetes: An Interview with Dr. Jesús Rivera
A few years ago, Eugenia wanted to run a marathon so she took on the task of looking for trainers who had experience with T1D.
The Scherb Method for Weight Loss and Activity: The T1D Gas Tank
Understanding the "T1D Gas Tank" as it relates to your total daily dose can help you not only to lean out but also to stay in greater blood sugar control.
Finding Myself Again
Janae Gray shares her type 1 diabetes diagnosis story, how it affected her fitness journey, and how she got back on track with her fitness goals post-diagnosis.
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
If you are insulin-dependent like me, you just need a solid game plan and you’ll be able to get through the festivities without wreaking havoc on your diabetes management.
Lose Weight with Type 1 Diabetes
The internet is saturated in advice on how to lose weight with or without type 1, so it’s hard to know what is worth while and what will just waste your time — or worse, can negatively impact your...
Blood Sugar Control—During and After Exercise
I’ll walk you through three different types of exercise, and what you usually can expect from a blood sugar perspective. I also suggest strategies for managing your blood sugar during and after each...
How to Reach Your Body Goals without Obsessing over Weight
As a personal trainer, and especially as a personal trainer who specializes in helping people living with diabetes reach their fitness goals, I always recommend a strength building fitness plan over a...
10 Reasons For Hyperglycemia During Training
Hyperglycemia is one of the biggest hurdles to improving health, getting in shape and performing well. Here are 10 reasons why blood glucose levels (BGLs) can go high.
Start Working out with T1D
I’m a big advocate of resistance training. I even compete in fitness competitions so I definitely practice what I preach. I believe that resistance training is the most effective way to get in shape...
The 5 Go-To Yoga Practices That Saved My Life
I discovered that Yoga is more than a good stretch. It’s a tree with many branches, each limb a path back to harmony and balance, a way to mitigate stress.