Type 1 Diabetes Management for Athletes
Control and performance for athletes with Type 1 Diabetes at all levels
If you’re an athlete with Type 1 diabetes, you know blood sugar control directly impacts strength, speed, stamina, flexibility, and recovery. Exercise can cause unpredictable highs and lows, making around-the-clock management essential for peak performance.
At Integrated Diabetes Services, Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES (Owner and Clinical Director of IDS) is an exercise physiologist, diabetes educator, and long-time athlete who has helped athletes worldwide optimize blood sugar and performance.
Also on staff is Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM II, CPT, CSNC, CDCES. She holds multiple exercise-related certifications and has her Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology, and provides group and personal training programs.
Out Muscle Diabetes: Personal Training
Each virtual session is led by Kathryn Gentile Alvarez. She lives with T1D personally and is a former collegiate and competitive cheerleader. More recently, she has found benefits and developed strategies for CrossFit workouts as well as long walks.
Training with Kathryn allows you to meet your exercise-related goals with a professional who knows diabetes and can help you stay within your target glucose range for the workout session.
- Customized workouts tailored to your goals and physical activity level
- Glucose management strategies for physical activity
- Measurable Goal Setting
- Macronutrient intake calculations and recommendations
- Accountability
Offered are 30 and 60-minute exercise and diabetes management consultations, and month-long Virtual exercise sessions held 1 and 2 times a week, as well as an option for email/text training.
Virtual Training Video Courses
Building Your Own Strength Training Program
Instructor: Kathryn Gentile Alvarez
Learn techniques and strategies from a diabetes expert who’s also an accomplished weight lifter and certified personal trainer.
Managing Glucose During Sports & Exercise
Instructor: Gary Scheiner
This program provides specific insight for those looking to avoid the highs and lows associated with various types of physical activity.
Our services for athletes with Type 1 Diabetes can Include:
- General blood sugar stabilization
- Sport-specific blood sugar control
- Insulin pump fine-tuning
- Prevention of hypoglycemia (including delayed-onset lows)
- Sports nutrition specific to diabetes
- Strength-training principles
- Interval training programs
- Use of continuous glucose monitoring
- Anthropometric measurements (in-office only)
We're the Clinical Experts in DIABETES COACHING
Ready to take your Diabetes care to the next level? Schedule a talk with our team. We offer remote Diabetes Management, or if you’re looking for an in-person diabetes educator near Philadelphia, visit our office in Wynnewood, PA.
Did You Know?
Athletes and Sports Figures that have Diabetes
Walt Arnold (former football player, K.C. Chiefs)
Walter Barnes (former football player, Phila. Eagles)
Doug Burns (Mr California ’97, subsequent Mr. Universe)
Bill Carlson (Ironman triathlete)
Bobby Clark (former hockey player, Phila Flyers)
Ty Cobb (former baseball player)
Mallory Code (women’s Pro Golfer)
Tony Conigliaro (former baseball player, Boston Red Sox)
Jay Cutler (quarterback, Denver Broncos)
James “Buster” Douglas (professional boxer)
Kenny Duckett (football player, Dallas Cowboys)
Mike Echols (Cornererback, Tennessee Titans)
Darren Eliot (former hockey player, L.A. Kings)
Pamela Fernandes (Olympic Gold Medal cyclist)
Missy Foy (Olympic Ultra Marathoner)
Curt Fraser (former hockey player, Minnesota Northstars)
Smokin’ Joe Frazier (former boxer)
Kris Freeman (Olympic Skier, silver medalist)
Rich Gedman (baseball player, Boston Red Sox)
Bill Gullickson (former pitcher, Houston Astros)
Gary Hall, Jr. (Olympic swimmer/gold medalist)
Tom Hallion (Major League Umpire)
Jonathan Hayes (former football player, K.C. Chiefs)
Vance Heffner (pro golfer)
Chuck Heidenrich (professional skier)
Catfish Hunter (Hall of Fame baseball player)
Jason Johnson (pitcher, Baltimore Orioles)
Zippora Karz (ballerina, New York City Ballet)
Billy Jean King (tennis legend)
Ted Kluszewski (former baseball player, Cincinnati Reds)
Ed Kranepool (former baseball player, NY Mets)
Kelli Kuehue (LPGA two-time champion, pumper)
Jay Leeuwenburg (Guard/Center in NFL)
Mark Lyle (professional golfer)
Gary Mabult (UK soccer champion)
Adian Marples (Ironman triathlete)
Michele McGann (LPGA)
Corbin Mills (bike racer)
Minni Minosa (former baseball player, Chicago White Sox)
Adam Morrison (pro basketball player, LA Lakers)
Calvin Muhammed (former football player, Washington Redskins)
Fred Patek (former baseball player, K.C. Royals)
Mike Pyle (former football player, Chicago Bears)
Steve Redgrave (Olympic rowing gold medalist)
Dan Reichert (pitcher, Kansas City Royals)
Ham Richardson (tennis player)
Jackie Robinson (former baseball star)
Sugar Ray Robinson (former boxer)
Ron Santo (former baseball star, Chicago Cubs)
Art Shell (former football player, Oakland Raiders)
Mike Sinclair (former NFL defensive end)
Bill Talbert (tennis star)
Michael Treacey (sky jumper)
Sherri Turner (pro golfer)
Jerry Udjur (former baseball player, Detroit Tigers)
Scott Verplank (pro golfer)
Jersey Joe Walcott (boxing)
Joanne Washam (pro golfer)
Wade Wilson (former NFL quarterback)
Mark Andrews (all-pro tight end, Baltimore Ravens)
Blake Ferguson (long snapper, Miami Dolphins)