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Smee SN, Johnson R, Rush A, Davey RJ. A very low carbohydrate diet for minimising blood glucose excursions during ultra-endurance open-water swimming in type 1 diabetes: a case report. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2024; 49:554-559. [PMID: 38109711 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2023-0266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
Abstract
Carbohydrate-restricted diets are used by people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to help manage their condition. However, the impact of this strategy on blood glucose responses to exercise is unknown. This study describes the nutritional strategies of an athlete with T1D, who follows a very low carbohydrate diet to manage her condition during an ultra-endurance open-water swimming event. The athlete completed the 19.7 km distance in 6 h 43 min. She experienced minimal disruptions to glycaemia, reduced need for supplemental carbohydrate, and no episodes of symptomatic hypoglycaemia. This case report will hopefully encourage further experimental studies that inform and expand current clinical practice guidelines.
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- Shania N Smee
- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Whadjuk Noongar Country, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Whadjuk Noongar Country, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, Whadjuk Noongar Country, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, Whadjuk Noongar Country, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Whadjuk Noongar Country, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Kristensen KB, Ranjan AG, McCarthy OM, Holst JJ, Bracken RM, Nørgaard K, Schmidt S. Effects of a Low-Carbohydrate-High-Protein Pre-Exercise Meal in Type 1 Diabetes-a Randomized Crossover Trial. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 109:208-216. [PMID: 37463489 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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CONTEXT Current guidelines for exercise-related glucose management focus on reducing bolus and/or basal insulin doses and considering carbohydrate intake. Yet far less attention has been paid to the potential role of other macronutrients alongside carbohydrates on glucose dynamics around exercise. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of a low-carbohydrate-high-protein (LCHP) compared with a high-carbohydrate-low-protein (HCLP) pre-exercise meal on the metabolic, hormonal, and physiological responses to exercise in adults with insulin pump-treated type 1 diabetes. METHODS Fourteen adults (11 women, 3 men) with insulin pump-treated type 1 diabetes (median [range] HbA1c of 50 [43-59] mmol/mol (6.7% [6.1%-7.5%]), age of 49 [25-65] years, and body mass index of 24.0 [19.3-27.1] kg/m2) completed an unblinded, 2-arm, randomized, crossover study. Participants ingested isocaloric meals that were either LCHP (carbohydrate 21%, protein 52%, fat 27%) or HCLP (carbohydrate 52%, protein 21%, fat 27%) 90 minutes prior to undertaking 45 minutes of cycling at moderate intensity. Meal insulin bolus was dosed according to meal carbohydrate content but reduced by 25%. Basal insulin rates were reduced by 35% from meal ingestion to end of exercise. RESULTS Around exercise the coefficient of variability was lower during LCHP (LCHP: 14.5 ± 5.3 vs HCLP: 24.9 ± 7.7%, P = .001). Over exercise, LCHP was associated with a lesser drop (LCHP: Δ-1.49 ± 1.89 vs HCLP: Δ-3.78 ± 1.95 mmol/L, P = .001). Mean insulin concentration was 30% lower during exercise for LCHP compared with HCLP (LCHP: 25.5 ± 11.0 vs HCLP: 36.5 ± 15.9 mU/L, P < .001). CONCLUSION Ingesting a LCHP pre-exercise meal lowered plasma glucose variability around exercise and diminished the drop in plasma glucose over exercise.
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- Kasper B Kristensen
- Copenhagen University Hospital-Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- Copenhagen University Hospital-Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
- Danish Diabetes Academy, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Copenhagen University Hospital-Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
- Applied Sport, Technology, Exercise and Medicine Research Centre, Swansea University, SA1 8EN Swansea, UK
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- Applied Sport, Technology, Exercise and Medicine Research Centre, Swansea University, SA1 8EN Swansea, UK
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- Copenhagen University Hospital-Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- Copenhagen University Hospital-Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
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Gitsi E, Livadas S, Angelopoulos N, Paparodis RD, Raftopoulou M, Argyrakopoulou G. A Nutritional Approach to Optimizing Pump Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Nutrients 2023; 15:4897. [PMID: 38068755 PMCID: PMC10707799 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Achieving optimal glucose control in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) continues to pose a significant challenge. While continuous insulin infusion systems have shown promise as an alternative to conventional insulin therapy, there remains a crucial need for greater awareness regarding the necessary adaptations for various special circumstances. Nutritional choices play an essential role in the efficacy of diabetes management and overall health status for patients with T1DM. Factors such as effective carbohydrate counting, assessment of the macronutrient composition of meals, and comprehending the concept of the glycemic index of foods are paramount in making informed pre-meal adjustments when utilizing insulin pumps. Furthermore, the ability to handle such situations as physical exercise, illness, pregnancy, and lactation by making appropriate adjustments in nutrition and pump settings should be cultivated within the patient-practitioner relationship. This review aims to provide healthcare practitioners with practical guidance on optimizing care for individuals living with T1DM. It includes recommendations on carbohydrate counting, managing mixed meals and the glycemic index, addressing exercise-related challenges, coping with illness, and managing nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation. Additionally, considerations relating to closed-loop systems with regard to nutrition are addressed. By implementing these strategies, healthcare providers can better equip themselves to support individuals with T1DM in achieving improved diabetes management and enhanced quality of life.
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- Evdoxia Gitsi
- Diabetes and Obesity Unit, Athens Medical Center, 15125 Athens, Greece; (E.G.); (M.R.)
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- Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Research, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614, USA;
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- Diabetes and Obesity Unit, Athens Medical Center, 15125 Athens, Greece; (E.G.); (M.R.)
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Schroeder AE, Rosenkranz RR, Yarrow LK, Haub MD, Rosenkranz SK. Recovery Phase Nutrition and Insulin Strategies for a Collegiate Distance Runner with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Study. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:214. [PMID: 37999431 PMCID: PMC10674803 DOI: 10.3390/sports11110214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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PURPOSE There is scant published research regarding nutrition and insulin strategies for athletic performance in collegiate distance runners with type 1 diabetes mellitus (CDRT1). Acute carbohydrate supplementation (CHOsup) and insulin reduction used to minimize hypoglycemia during exercise may result in deteriorated glycemic control post exercise in CDRT1. The present case study of a CDRT1 investigated outcomes associated with a moderate-carbohydrate (ModCHO) diet and 24 h insulin adjustment during recovery phases for improved glycemic control and reduced use of acute strategies. METHODS During an 8-day period, a female CDRT1 followed a ModCHO (~4 g/kg/day) nutrition program. Recovery phase adjustments to insulin doses were made using an equation developed to estimate reduced insulin needs post exercise, as a function of exercise intensity and duration. Daily training was performed in the fasted state at 6:00 a.m. and included additional exercise strategies to reduce glycemic variability when needed. Daily blood glucose time-in-range (TIR) and use of CHOsup were assessed. Athlete well-being was determined using the Student-Athlete Well-Being Scale (SAWS)TM at baseline, and days 1, 3, and 7. RESULTS Throughout the 8-day period, mean TIR increased (77% versus < 50%) and the magnitude of glycemic excursions decreased (~3.8-15 versus ~3.0-26 mmol/L) relative to a prior comparison period. Minimal pre-exercise CHOsup was employed and CHOsup during exercise was not required. Additionally, the athlete achieved a new lifetime best in the 5000 m run and maintained positive well-being. CONCLUSION The present case study provides examples of recovery phase strategies (i.e., ModCHO diet and 24 h insulin adjustments) that may support glycemic control and athletic performance in CDRT1 and provides potential considerations for nutrition and insulin strategies for use by athletes and coaches.
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- Amie E. Schroeder
- Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA; (R.R.R.); (L.K.Y.); (M.D.H.); (S.K.R.)
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- Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA; (R.R.R.); (L.K.Y.); (M.D.H.); (S.K.R.)
- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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- Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA; (R.R.R.); (L.K.Y.); (M.D.H.); (S.K.R.)
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- Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA; (R.R.R.); (L.K.Y.); (M.D.H.); (S.K.R.)
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- Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA; (R.R.R.); (L.K.Y.); (M.D.H.); (S.K.R.)
- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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Hall B, Żebrowska A, Sikora M, Siatkowski S, Robins A. The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Exercise on Short-Term Glycaemic Control, Serum Level of Key Mediator in Hypoxia and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes-An Exploratory Case Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:3749. [PMID: 37686781 PMCID: PMC10490106 DOI: 10.3390/nu15173749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with hyperglycaemia-induced hypoxia and inflammation. This study assessed the effects of a single bout of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) on glycaemia (BG) and serum level of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and an essential mediator of adaptive response to hypoxia in T1D patients. The macronutrient intake was also evaluated. Nine patients suffering from T1D for about 12 years and nine healthy individuals (CG) were enrolled and completed one session of HIIE at the intensity of 120% lactate threshold with a duration of 4 × 5 min intermittent with 5 min rests after each bout of exercise. Capillary and venous blood were withdrawn at rest, immediately after and at 24 h post-HIIE for analysis of BG, hypoxia-inducible factor alpha (HIF-1α), tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and vascular-endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Pre-exercise BG was significantly higher in the T1D patients compared to the CG (p = 0.043). HIIE led to a significant decline in T1D patients' BG (p = 0.027) and a tendency for a lower BG at 24 h post-HIIE vs. pre-HIIE. HIF-1α was significantly elevated in the T1D patients compared to CG and there was a trend for HIF-1α to decline, and for VEGF and TNF-α to increase in response to HIIE in the T1D group. Both groups consumed more and less than the recommended amounts of protein and fat, respectively. In the T1D group, a tendency for a higher digestible carbohydrate intake and more frequent hyperglycaemic episodes on the day after HIIE were observed. HIIE was effective in reducing T1D patients' glycaemia and improving short-term glycaemic control. HIIE has the potential to improve adaptive response to hypoxia by elevating the serum level of VEGF. Patients' diet and level of physical activity should be screened on a regular basis, and they should be educated on the glycaemic effects of digestible carbohydrates.
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- Barbara Hall
- School of Physiological and Medical Sciences, Department of Physiology, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikolowska Street 72a, 40-065 Katowice, Poland; (A.Ż.); (M.S.)
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- School of Physiological and Medical Sciences, Department of Physiology, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikolowska Street 72a, 40-065 Katowice, Poland; (A.Ż.); (M.S.)
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- School of Physiological and Medical Sciences, Department of Physiology, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikolowska Street 72a, 40-065 Katowice, Poland; (A.Ż.); (M.S.)
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- Institute of Healthy Living, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikolowska Street 72a, 40-065 Katowice, Poland;
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Allerton Building, 43 Crescent, Salford M5 4WT, UK;
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Du X, Song Y, Liu W. IMPACTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON THE PHYSICAL FITNESS OF SHOT PUT ATHLETES. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/1517-8692202329012022_0617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Shot put is a competitive sport that combines speed, strength, and explosiveness. Training the skill with aerobic exercise has attracted the attention of many coaches and scholars on competitive sports training. Shot put is a fast-powered activity, and its shooting speed is the determining factor for sports performance. It is believed that aerobic exercise can improve the ability of its practitioners. Objective: To analyze the impacts of aerobic exercise on the physical fitness of shot put athletes. Methods: 18 shot put athletes were randomly selected as volunteers for research that consisted of a random division between experimental and control groups. The experimental group received a protocol involving aerobic training, while the control group received regular training before, during, and after the experiment. The maximal strength and explosive power of the two groups of athletes were tested before and after the intervention, and mathematical-statistical methods were used to process the collected data. Results: The maximum strength index of both groups was improved; however, the improvement in the experimental group was statistically relevant(P<0.05). The values of the pressure index, power, and balance of the athletes from the experimental group were statistically altered to those before the experiment (P<0.01). Conclusion: The implementation of aerobic exercise in the routine of shot put athletes can effectively improve the performance in the sport and the special abilities of its practitioners. The training method analyzed was also shown to improve specific performance in the shot put athletes. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
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- Liaoning Normal University, China
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Valder S, Brinkmann C. Is intake of fruit juice useful in exercise-induced hypoglycemia prevention in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus? Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1045639. [PMID: 36339413 PMCID: PMC9633660 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1045639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Sarah Valder
- Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, Department of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- IST University of Applied Sciences, Düsseldorf, Germany
- *Correspondence: Christian Brinkmann,
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Physical Activity, Dietary Patterns, and Glycemic Management in Active Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes: An Online Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179332. [PMID: 34501920 PMCID: PMC8431360 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are able to balance their blood glucose levels while engaging in a wide variety of physical activities and sports. However, insulin use forces them to contend with many daily training and performance challenges involved with fine-tuning medication dosing, physical activity levels, and dietary patterns to optimize their participation and performance. The aim of this study was to ascertain which variables related to the diabetes management of physically active individuals with T1D have the greatest impact on overall blood glucose levels (reported as A1C) in a real-world setting. A total of 220 individuals with T1D completed an online survey to self-report information about their glycemic management, physical activity patterns, carbohydrate and dietary intake, use of diabetes technologies, and other variables that impact diabetes management and health. In analyzing many variables affecting glycemic management, the primary significant finding was that A1C values in lower, recommended ranges (<7%) were significantly predicted by a very-low carbohydrate intake dietary pattern, whereas the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices had the greatest predictive ability when A1C was above recommended (≥7%). Various aspects of physical activity participation (including type, weekly time, frequency, and intensity) were not significantly associated with A1C for participants in this survey. In conclusion, when individuals with T1D are already physically active, dietary changes and more frequent monitoring of glucose may be most capable of further enhancing glycemic management.
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