Generational Gene may seem a special case; a middle-aged school superintendent with a father and grandfather who’ve contracted Type 2 diabetes, Gene is at high risk to develop the condition.  

But Gene is like a huge percentage of North Americans over the age of 40 who, because of elevated blood sugar, are at risk for diabetes and cancer. In this episode, we learn how he’s taken on this challenge. 

“I really do see the relationship between exercise and prolonging my life as a parent,” Gene confides, having become an avid cyclist. 

Expert commentary here comes from two respected authorities, Drs. Michael Riddell of York University and Sheri Colberg, author of a dozen books on the subject, both of whom have Type 1 diabetes. 

Gene credits his Dad for instilling an early love of cycling that he hopes to pass onto his own daughter. Tune in to find out how Gene’s working to avoid one other family tendency - the development of Type 2 diabetes. 

SHOW NOTESExperts:Dr. Sheri Colberg, PhD: Website, Google Scholar, Twitter, Books

Diabetes Motion

Relevant Publications

The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes

Diabetes and Keeping Fit for Dummies

Exercise/Physical Activity in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Statement from the American College of Sports Medicine

Physical Activity/Exercise and Diabetes: A Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association

Dr. Michael Riddell, PhD: Faculty Page, Twitter, Google Scholar

Dr. Riddell’s laboratory

Relevant Publications

Exercise management in type 1 diabetes: a consensus statement

A Brief Review on the Evolution of Technology in Exercise and Sport in Type 1 Diabetes: Past, Present, and Future

Resources:

Tour De Cure New England

Diabetes Stats - CDC

Cost Impact of Diabetes - CDC

American Diabetes Association

Do I Have Prediabetes?

Prediabetes and What it Means: The Epidemiological Evidence

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