- Overview & Types
- Symptoms & Diagnosis
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- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
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Time Your Workout Snacks Wisely
Plan Ahead
Get Creative
Try a Smoothie
In Case of Emergency
Fuel Up for Long Sessions
Post-Workout Eats Are Optional
Heed Your Hunger
Power Up With Protein
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Lakewood Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital: "Type 2 Diabetes Pre-Exercise Blood Sugar Guidelines."
Michael Dansinger, MD, director of lifestyle coaching for diabetes weight loss, Tufts Medical Center; weight loss and nutrition advisor, The Biggest Loser.
Joslin Diabetes Center: "Exercise Snack Options."
Toby Smithson, RDN, CDE, spokesperson, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; founder, DiabetesEveryDay.com
Sonya Angelone, RDN, spokesperson, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Scott Isaacs, MD, medical director, Atlanta Endocrine Associates; adjunct professor, Emory University School of Medicine.
Jackie Newgent, RDN, culinary nutritionist; author, The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook, American Diabetes Association, 2007.