The science behind T1D in sport
Registered dietitian with T1D Katie Bartel dives into the science behind why sport with type-1 diabetes can be so challenging, and provides strategies for overcoming some of those challenges.
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Fondo update: struggles of cycling with T1D
Cycling with T1D presented me with quite a few challenges this past week. Even though I have a nutrition degree, have read extensive amounts of T1D research, and have over 30 years personal experience with type-1 diabetes, I still sometimes completely mess it all up. I am not perfect with my T1D. It’s not possible …
Travelling with T1D – challenges and tips
T1D RD Katie Bartel discusses the food challenges of travelling with T1D and provides tips to navigate those challenges
Healthy plate model: pros and cons for T1D
BC dietitian Katie Bartel describes the benefits and the limitations of the healthy plate model of eating for managing type-1 diabetes
Diabetes dietitian takes on BC cycling fondo with T1D
Let the training begin – this type-1 diabetes dietitian, with T1D, has a cycling fondo booked in BC in T minus 4 months! After 2 years of no running races or cycling events, I have entered the Okanagan Gran Fondo for this July. It’s the second bike fondo I’ve ever done; the first was in …
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