Topic:	Diabetes (DM)
Title:	Playing Games and Sports Safely.
Author:	Siminerio, L.M.; Betschart, J.
Source:	In: Siminerio, L.M. and Betschart, J. American Diabetes Association Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes. 2nd ed. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association. 2000. p. 72-76.
Availability:	Available from American Diabetes Association (ADA). Order Fulfillment Department, P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA 31193-0850. (800) 232-6733. Fax (770) 442-9742. Website: www.diabetes.org. PRICE: $16.95 plus shipping and handling. ISBN: 1580400272.
Abstract:	This chapter, part of a book on raising a child with diabetes, offers guidelines for making physical activity and exercise as safe as possible for the child who has diabetes. Exercise is important for everyone, but, for a child who has diabetes, exercise can reduce the amount of insulin needed to maintain blood glucose levels and help the child develop social skills and make friends. A health care provider can help parents make regular, planned exercise an enjoyable and safe part of their child's life. A drop in blood glucose levels resulting from unplanned activity can be prevented by having the child always carry snack food and eat the food before taking part in any unplanned physical activity. In addition, a child should carry a backup source of glucose to guard against hypoglycemia. A child's insulin dosage may need to be decreased if he or she experiences hypoglycemia while participating in a vigorous sport. The chapter includes guidelines for snacks and exercise and precautions for safe physical activity.
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. Sports. Recreation. Exercise. Insulin.
Minor Keywords:	Children. Adolescents. Hypoglycemia. Snack Foods.
Publication Number:	DMBK09529
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