Further info
Knowledge helps
If you are new to type 1 it can be hard to navigate the large amount of online information and well-intentioned advice.
We all respond differently to exercise, nutrition and insulin. What works for me may not work for you.
Start steady, learn from your experiences, take notes, and push harder when you know more and feel safe.
The basics
Take a minute to learn the basics. These trusted links provide an easy to read guide which can help if you are new to type 1, or trying a new sport or different exercise for the first time.
The science
When you want to dive deeper, understanding what happens inside a T1D body under sporting and exercise conditions can help. I found this helped increase my enjoyment of sports, explain some weird blood glucose results, and improve my performance by developing and adjusting my training plans.
The proof
Here are a few World Champions, Olympians, and athletes that excel at their sports and passions. Follow their stories which prove that with type 1 diabetes we can be Fitter for having it
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Alexander Zverev
Tennis
ATP World Champion
Olympic Champion
Alexander Zverev Foundation -
Lara McSpadden
Basketball
FIBA World Champion U17
WNBL / NBL1
U17 Sapphire -
Gary Mabbutt, MBE
Football
UEFA Cup winner 1984
FA Cup winner, 1991
16 England caps -
Verity Simmons
AFL / Netball
Australian Diamond
AFLW / Super Netball
Australian Ninja Warrior -
Sébastien Sasseville
Endurance athlete
Mount Everest Summit
Race across America
Run across Canada -
Ally Ewing
Golf
LPGA Tour
3 professional wins
US Solheim Cup Team
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