5 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes and Exercise

5 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes and Exercise

Joining us again today is Dr. Sheri Colberg, a renowned expert in physical activity and exercise in people with diabetes, who shares five key things that people with diabetes should know about exercise. In this episode, we delve into the science behind how exercise impacts blood glucose levels and address some common misconceptions. Dr. Colberg explains why exercise doesn't always immediately lower blood glucose, while it can have significant long-lasting effects. She also discusses the importance of building muscle mass for youth with diabetes and the positive benefits of incorporating recess and activity breaks in schools.

We also discuss ACSM's Exercise is Medicine program, highlighting its role in promoting exercise as a key element in managing diabetes and overall health. Whether you're managing diabetes or simply looking to stay active, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate the relationship between exercise and diabetes.

Guest bio: Sheri Colberg-Ochs, Ph.D., FACSM, is a world-renowned expert in physical activity and exercise in people with diabetes. She's a professor emerita of exercise science from Old Dominion University, an author of 12 books and hundreds of book chapters, articles, and blogs, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and the 2016 recipient of the American Diabetes Association Outstanding Educator in Diabetes award.