... ; Taft, 1985). Dietary management is dependent upon sex, age, height, physical activity, weight, and present diet (Taft, 1985). With diet modification an attempt is made to avoid unnecessary refined carbohydrates, increase unrefined carbohydrates, and control total energy intake by regulating fat and protein consumption (Taft, 1985). Oral hypoglycemic agents are generally used after the athlete has reached their ideal weight, but is ... ...

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... of secreting the hormones insulin and glucagon. These hormones where then secreted by Islets of Langerhans directly to the blood. Inadequate secretion of insulin results on impaired metabolism of glucose, carbohydrates, proteins and fats, which then result to hyperglycemia and glycosuria. Hyperglycemia is the most frequently observed sign of diabetes and is considered the etiologic source of diabetic complications both in ... ...

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... as stress, growth spurts, and illness also affect blood sugar levels. The second day a nutritionist visited me and she recommended that 50 to 60 percent of daily calories come from carbohydrates, 12 to 20 percent from protein, and no more than 30 percent from fat. Spacing meals throughout the day, instead of eating heavy meals once or twice a day, can help ... ...

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... correct quantities and at the right time in order to maintain healthy blood glucose levels (Lorig, 1994). Exercise is extremely important in the management of diabetes for the metabolism of carbohydrates as well as to enhance insulin sensitivity (Umpierrez & Kitabchi, 2001). There is also evidence that strenuous exercise may lower blood glucose levels for up to thirty-six hours (Lorig, 1994 ... ...

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