Low Blood Sugar Impacts Athletic Performance in Kids with Diabetes

Date

2010

Authors

Riddell, Michael
Kelly, Dylan
Hamilton, Jill

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Abstract

Low blood sugar has a negative effect on the athletic ability of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. It also affects their ability to respond to visual stimuli.

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Health, Diabetes, Sports Medicine, Children and Youth

Citation

Riddell, M. C., Kelly, D., & Hamilton, J. K. (2010). Blood glucose levels and performance in a sports camp for adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A field study. International Journal of Pediatrics, 2010.