Understanding Exercise Physiology for the Diabetic Youth Athlete

Understanding Exercise Physiology for the Diabetic Youth Athlete

Join us for an enlightening episode of The Healthy Youth Sports podcast with special guest Dr. Sheri Colberg, a leading expert in physical activity and exercise in people with diabetes. Dr. Colberg shares her expertise on how the body responds physiologically to different types of sports and activities in diabetic youth.

In this episode, we explore the body's energy systems and their impact on exercise, how to identify which energy system is being used, and why this is crucial for youth athletes with diabetes. Dr. Colberg also discusses the role of carbohydrates and fats in exercise, offering insights into the best dietary practices for these young athletes.

Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete, this episode provides valuable information on optimizing performance and managing diabetes through a better understanding of exercise physiology.

Guest bio: Sheri Colberg-Ochs, Ph.D., FACSM, is 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.