Empowered: The Science of Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes
Episodes
Chapter 9. Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes Under Challenging or Variable Conditions
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sport can be unpredictable. Factors such as competition stress or changes in environmental conditions can significantly impact glucose management. Eve...
Chapter 7. Exploring the Impact of Low Carbohydrate Strategies on Glycaemic Management and Training Adaptations in People with Type 1 Diabetes
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the previous chapter, we explored the general landscape of low-carbohydrate diets and their potential benefits for people living with type 1 diabet...
Chapter 6. Low Carbohydrate Diets and Carbohydrate Restriction in Type 1 Diabetes
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This chapter examines the known pros and cons of low-carbohydrate diets for people with type 1 diabetes. We aim to provide a neutral overview of the l...
Chapter 5. Applying Sports Science Principles to Training and Competition for Endurance Athletes with Type 1 Diabetes
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For endurance sports athletes with type 1 diabetes, managing blood glucose levels is an extra challenge compared to those without the condition. To op...
Chapter 4. Planning and Management of Exercise in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people with type 1 diabetes wish to be physically active and exercise regularly. However, exercising adds complexities to the already challenging...
Chapter 3. The Hormonal and Metabolic Response to Exercise in People with Type 1 Diabetes
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise is arguably one of the most challenging aspects of managing type 1 diabetes. Depending on various factors, it can substantially increase the ...
Chapter 2. Why Physical Activity and Exercise are Important for People with Type 1 Diabetes
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Chapter 1. General Introduction and Overview of Type 1 Diabetes
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition that targets and destroys β-cells in the pancreas. Under normal circumstances, β-cells produ...
Chapter 8. Could There Ever Be a Performance Advantage for an Athlete with Type 1 Diabetes?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Could athletes with type 1 diabetes actually have an edge?”A bold question — and one we explore in our latest book, Empowered: The Science of E...