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Type I Diabetes Mellitus Management in The Athletic Population
Type I Diabetes Mellitus Management in The Athletic Population
• Post exercise
– Shortly after exercise, they should eat a snack or meal
– If they tend to experience late onset hypoglycemia, measure
blood glucose 2-4 hours post exercise and again before going
to bed
– Check once during the night if they experience nighttime
hypoglycemia
– If nighttime hypoglycemia reoccurs decrease the evening meal
insulin bolus by 50%
Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Therapy