... . The diabetic athletic must balance insulin by injection, food intake and exercise for their performance to be optimal. Sports Medicine suggests that their diet needs to be balanced with complex carbohydrates forming a significant portion. Exercise increases the utilization of sugar therefore diabetes require a pregame meal to raise blood sugar levels and hourly glucose supplementation e.g. Banana if exercise if prolonged. These intakes ... ...

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