About this episode
Managing diabetes is complex enough, adding sports on top of it seems too much for many. But what if you had an app that would help?You’ll hear aboutthe physiology of exercising with type 1 and type 2 diabeteswhat can go wronghypoglycaemia and hiperglycaemiaketoacidosistools to use to take control of the glucose level and do sports seriously, like there weren’t out there beforeMy guest today is Dr. Sam Scott, the Chief Scientific Officer at Enhance-d. An exercise physiologist with a vast background in researching diabetes and exercise in the UK, Canada, and Switzerland. He is an Advisor on the Exercise Physiology interest group leadership team for the American Diabetes Association. He used to be the Head of Research for Team Novo Nordisk the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. Enhance-d is a Swiss startup that develops an app for people with diabetes to exercise and even do professional sports safely by giving actionable, individualized insights drawn from a plethora of diabetes and exercise data.Here you may follow their Beta and finale app release:https://www.enhance-d.comTimestamps:0:00 Dr. Sam Scott and Enhance-d1:18 Supporting Pro Athletes with Type 1 Diabetes6:23 Blood Glucose Level When Exercising13:08 What is Hypoglycemia, What is Hyperglycemia14:51 What is Ketoacidosis16:17 Exercising with Diabetes: What to Consider22:25 HIIT High Intensity Interval Training and Diabetes30:01 Professional Cyclist Team with Type 1 Diabetes35:00 Exercise App for People with Diabetes48:52 Thank You, Follow Enhance-d, Join Beta Testing49:46 Follow X-Health.show, Disclaimer If you've enjoyed listening, you'll make us happy by clicking "Follow" on X-Health.show and leaving a review.The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare practitioner. The opinions on the show are Alex's or her guests. The podcast does not make any responsibility or warranties about guests statements or credibility. While the podcast makes every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, please let us know if you have any comments, suggestions or corrections.
