The Athlete\’s Guide to Diabetes is a practical guide to staying active despite diabetes. It includes advice for numerous sports; and helps lessen the trial-and-error aspect of managing blood sugar levels around your activities. If you\’re a female athlete, there\’s also a bit about the hormonal cycle, and how it can affect blood sugar (see page 49). There\’s even the statement that you don\’t need to be an Olympian to be considered an athlete (see page 135). I like that one!

I got this book when my A1c levels were pre-diabetic. Five months ago, my levels were back just below the pre-diabetes range; but I haven\’t been doing well with my diet the last month or so. Since I went back to full-time on-site work, managing my eating habits is a lot harder; and unfortunately I gained back several pounds.

Yesterday evening I got take-out Chinese food for supper; and maybe that \”blow\” is what I needed to boost me back on the right track; and The Athlete\’s Guide to Diabetes can help, too.