Exercise
Highlighting Some Exercise Resources in the Diabetes Space
Below are some diabetes-focused organizations in no particular order, as well as resources and educational materials aimed to support individuals with T1D around safe exercise. If we are missing any organizations, resources, or materials on exercise and T1D, please reach out to us at hellodiabeteswise@gmail.com and let us know!
Glucose Never Lies
Glucose Never Lies is a platform focused on helping individuals with diabetes understand the relationship between exercise, nutrition, and blood glucose levels. The site provides valuable insights into how different types of exercise can affect glucose, offering data-driven guidance for better management of diabetes
American Diabetes Association
The ADA offers a collection of exercise resources specifically tailored to individuals with diabetes. The resources focus on the importance of physical activity for blood sugar management and overall well-being. This page includes guidelines, research, and recommendations to support exercise routines
Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D (formerly known as JDRF) provides educational materials and resources aimed at helping individuals with T1D incorporate exercise safely into their daily routines. The website includes guides to prevent hypoglycemia, tips for managing insulin, and advice on staying active in a diabetes-friendly way.
DiabetesWISER
DiabetesWISER is an online community designed to provide support and expert advice on managing diabetes, particularly in relation to diabetes devices and exercise. Users can ask questions, share experiences, and connect with both professionals and fellow community members.
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Diabetes UK Know Diabetes, Fight Diabetes
The Diabetes UK “Exercise: webpage provides valuable guidance on how physical activity can help manage diabetes. It includes tips and resources (videos, phone support, and extras) on how to safely incorporate exercise into your routine, the benefits of different types of exercise, and advice for people with diabetes on staying active while managing their condition.
Diabetes Canada
Diabetes Canada provides diabetes education, research, resources, and services to millions of Canadians affected by diabetes. Focused in Canada.
Children with Diabetes provides support, education, and inspiration to empower families and all people living with diabetes to enjoy healthy, enriched lives. The website includes educational materials, support groups, and information on general and exercise-related diabetes management, which are tailored for children and their families.
The Kids Research Institute Australia
This website contains resources that have been co-designed with youth living with T1D, parents, and coaches to educate coaches so they can better support youth with T1D during physical activity. The hope for these resources is to help coaches and children navigate early conversations around T1D to support inclusion and participation in sport.
DYF (Diabetes Youth Families, Inc)
DYF is an organization providing education and recreation to families, teens, and children living with T1D. DYF provides resident camps and recreation programs to individuals living with T1D, as well as their family members.
Diabetes Training Camp
Diabetes Training Camp is a non-profit providing customized programs and coaching to the community of people living with diabetes. They also provide scholarships and aid for camps for teens and adults to be able to attend these camps
iChallenge Diabetes
iChallenge Diabetes focuses on connecting empowering and supporting people living with T1D through mentorship and challenging programs. These programs are tailored to face real-life challenges and use active programs to overcome obstacles associated with T1D. Primarily focused in Canada.
Connected in Motion
Connected in Motion is a support network for individuals with T1D to be able to come together to engage in diabetes education, sport, and outdoor adventures. Available both in Canada and the United States.
EXTOD
EXTOD (Exercising for Type 1 Diabetes) is an available resource for T1D to provide evidence-based support around safe and effective exercise. Based out of England.
Beyond Type 1
Beyond Type 1 is a non-profit organization that utilizes platforms, programs, resources, and grants to provide the T1D community with education, advocacy, and pathways to cures, including safe exercise strategies.
Taking Control of Your Diabetes
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) provides education and motivation for individuals with T1D and T2D to be able to take an active role in their condition and management, as well as continued education for medical professionals.
Diabetes Australia & the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
Diabetes Australia and the NDSS provide practical resources and materials to help understand strategies for managing diabetes, particularly around exercise.
The Diabetes Football Community
The Diabetes Football Community provides online blogs, conferences, and educational programs tailored to physical activity and sports with T1D.
International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
The IDF website has resources and educational materials for individuals with diabetes to promote safe exercise and minimize risks associated with physical activity.
DigiBete
DigiBete is a website with Sports and Exercise content. On this site, you'll find information on how to manage T1D around sports and exercise with educational guides.
DiAthlete
The DiAthlete website focuses on creating innovative techniques and hosting practical approaches to diabetes educational topics to make the essential info about T1D relatable and in cases, even enjoyable to learn and adapt to.
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES)
The ADCES website contains patient handouts, professional tools, and practice papers to support people with T1D in exercising safely.
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This app focuses on helping individuals with diabetes manage their condition through exercise, nutrition, and recovery. Users can find personalized programs and expert advice to enhance their fitness journey with diabetes.
The BETTER Project
The BETTER Project is a registry of people with T1D involved in research and tailored education and resources for individuals with T1D around physical activity and behaviors around physical activity. Primarily focused in Canada.
diaTribe
diaTribe is an organization dedicated to the diabetes community that provides up-to-date news, resources, and education about T1D.
Diabetes Motion
Diabetes Motion is a website that offers guidance on managing blood sugar levels during physical activity. On this site, you'll find information on managing diabetes in relation to various forms of exercise, complete with educational guides.