Keeping Stable Blood Sugars While Training For A Triathlon

For far too many years after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, exercise felt like a “necessary evil”, where I KNEW that it was healthy and good for me… but glucose levels were a nightmare to manage.

Exercise, Exercise TipsMatthew Vande VegteJanuary 4, 2024exercise, exercise tipsComment

[Endurance Exercise] Nutrition Plans

Half of a mile into my first ever Triathlon training, my glucose levels started to plummet towards a low. My dexcom G6 gave me the arrow down alert signaling that I’d likely be low in the next 30 minutes… and I’d barely begun the workout.

Exercise, Exercise Tips, Healthy Eating, NutritionMatthew Vande VegteJanuary 4, 2024exercise, nutritionComment

How Exercise Helps in Managing Type 1 Diabetes

As we all know, living with Type 1 Diabetes isn't easy. From having to make diet changes to monitoring your blood sugar levels often, the proper treatment and lifestyle choices are essential in controlling the symptoms. Just like most diseases out there, one of the best things Type 1 Diabetes patients can do for themselves is exercise. Curious to know just how much exercising can help in managing Type 1 Diabetes? Keep reading as we discuss and recommend some workouts to try out.

Exercise, Type 1 DiabetesAnna TannerJanuary 23, 2021type 1 diabetes, T1D, exercise, blood sugars, hypoglycemiaComment

5 Ways To Use Movement As Medicine For Type 1 Diabetes

Living with type 1 diabetes takes a pretty hefty toolbox to tackle effectively. From insulin vials to CGM’s to BG meters, it takes a lot of different devices and medications to control your blood glucose levels. Has anyone ever told you that moving your body can be one of the most effective tools for caring for your type 1 diabetes?

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