Educational Articles and Resources

Dr. Sheri Colberg-Ochs has authored numerous articles for both professional and more general audiences related to exercise, physical fitness, diabetes, exercise and nutrition, prevention and control of diabetes in adults and kids, living well with diabetes, successful weight loss and maintenance, and more.

In addition to the articles you can read on this site, also visit Dr. Sheri's EXERCISE BLOG for other information and Q&A!

Other articles are posted online at dLife - For Your Diabetes Life and Diabetes In Control.com.

Upcoming Articles

Lower-body resistance training exercises: Seated leg extensions and standing leg curls. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 425, To be posted, July 16, 2008

Lower-body resistance training exercises: Standing side leg raises and calf raises. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 427, To be posted, July 30, 2008

At-home lower-body resistance training exercises. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 429, To be posted, August 13, 2008

The importance of building your core muscles. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 431, To be posted, August 27, 2008

Core abdominal and lower-back resistance exercises: Crunches and waist worker. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 433, To be posted, September 10, 2008

“Erase your mistakes with exercise” and other top secrets to living long and well with diabetes. dLife – For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), To be posted, September 2008

Core abdominal and lower-back resistance exercises: Chair sit-ups and lower back strengthener. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 435, To be posted, September 24, 2008

Core abdominal and lower-back resistance exercises: Pelvic tilt and suitcase lift. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 437, To be posted, October 8, 2008

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Lower-body resistance training exercises: Knee dips and knee lift. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 423, Posted July 2, 2008

Exercising with physical disabilities. dLife – For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), Posted June 2008

Lower-body resistance training exercises: One-leg press and squats. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 421, Posted June 18, 2008

At-home upper-body resistance training exercises. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 419, Posted June 4, 2008

Upper-body resistance training exercises: Biceps curls and triceps curls. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 417, Posted May 21, 2008

Upper-body resistance training exercises: Double-arm row and lat pull-down. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 415, Posted, May 7, 2008

Upper-body resistance training exercises: Lateral raise and modified push-ups. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 413, Posted April 23, 2008

Upper-body resistance training exercises: Chest press and shoulder press. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 411, Posted April 9, 2008

Resistance training: Muscle group identification and other basics. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 409, Posted March 26, 2008

Working with diabetic athletes: Part 3 (Nutritional concerns in athletes with diabetes). Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 407, Posted March 12, 2008

Working with diabetic athletes: Part 2 (Physiological responses to different types of activities). Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 405, Posted February 27, 2008

Why enhancing insulin action with physical activity is critical to preventing, reversing, and controlling type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Insulite Laboratories (www.InsuliteLabs.com), Posted February 2008

According to the latest research: Let your blood sugars rise...? dLife – For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), Posted February 2008

Gertrude "Blondie" Fram: Living with type 2 diabetes for over forty years. Diabetes Health (www.DiabetesHealth.com), 17(1):48, February/March 2008

According to the latest research, let your blood sugars rise?? Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 403, Posted February 13, 2008

Working with diabetic athletes: Part 1 (Effects of insulin on exercise glycemia). Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 401, Posted January 30, 2008

Motivational tips to keep yourself fit: Part 3. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 399, Posted January 16, 2008

Finding the motivation to exercise. Motivating Mates.com (www.motivatingmates.com), Posted January 12, 2008

Motivational tips to keep yourself fit: Part 2. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 397, Posted January 2, 2008

Being active: A commentary. The Diabetes Educator, (tde.sagepub.com), 33(6): 989-990, 2007

Motivational tips to keep yourself fit: Part 1. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 395, Posted December 19, 2007

Finding the motivation to start or keep exercising. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 393, Posted December 5, 2007

Gladys Dull: At 90, living well with type 1 diabetes for 83 years. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 391, Posted November 21, 2007

Secret #27: Make it strenuous. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 389, Posted November 7, 2007

Staying fit. dLife – For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), Posted October 2007

Keeping your mind active. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 387, Posted October 24, 2007

The benefits of endorphins, relaxation, and good food. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 385, Posted October 10, 2007

Living with type 1 diabetes for over eighty years (The story of diabetic trailblazer James W. Quander). Diabetes Health (www.DiabetesHealth.com), 16(5):8, October/November 2007

After all these years: Al Lewis, age 73, living with type 1 diabetes for 69 years. Diabetes Health (www.DiabetesHealth.com), Posted October 1, 2007

Emotional fitness through physical activity. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 383, Posted September 26, 2007

Are there any exercise concerns with use of newer diabetic medications? Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 381, Posted September 12, 2007

Do balance and flexibility training to stay younger. dLife – For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), Posted September 2007

After all these years: Robert "Bob" Cleveland, Age 87, living with type 1 diabetes for 82 years. Diabetes Health (www.DiabetesHealth.com), 16(4):8, August/September 2007

Avoid the potential interactions of exercise and diabetic medications. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 379, Posted August 29, 2007

Count your daily steps for motivation. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 377, Posted August 15, 2007

Exercising with complications: Eye and kidney disease. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 375, Posted August 1, 2007

After all these years: Gerald Cleveland, Age 91, has had type 1 diabetes for 75 Years. Diabetes Health www.DiabetesHealth.com), Posted July 19, 2007

Exercising with complications: Neuropathy. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 373, Posted July 18, 2007

Exercising with complications: Cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 371, Posted July 4, 2007

Exercising with complications: Overview of precautions for safety. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 368, Posted June 13, 2007

Is exercise a concern when using the newest diabetic medications? dLife – For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), Posted June 2007

After all these years - 83 years of living well with diabetes: Gladys C. Lester Dull. Diabetes Health www.DiabetesHealth.com), 16(3):11, June/July 2007

What does it take to break the cycle? Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 366, Posted May 30, 2007

Dealing with injuries or muscle soreness due to exercise. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 364, Posted May 16, 2007

Sample workouts to put it all together. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 362, Posted May 2, 2007

Balance and flexibility training are important, too. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 360, Posted April 18, 2007

Getting more out of resistance training in less time. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 358, Posted April 4, 2007

Increasing insulin sensitivity. Diabetes Self-Management (www.DiabetesSelfManagement.com), March/April Issue, 2007

Getting started with resistance training. Diabetes In Control.com ( www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 356, Posted March 21, 2007

Break the cycle. dLife – For Your Diabetes Life ( www.dLife.com), Posted March 2007

Other tips for optimizing endurance training. Diabetes In Control.com ( www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 353, Posted February 28, 2007

Using interval training effectively. Diabetes In Control.com ( www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 351, Posted February 14, 2007

Warming up, cooling down, and getting aerobic workouts. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 349, Posted January 31, 2007

Maximizing your physical activities. Diabetes In Control.com ( www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 347, Posted January 17, 2007

How to jump start your exercise program: getting started or restarted on the road to better health. dLife – For Your Diabetes Life ( www.dLife.com), Posted January 2007

Exercising with excess body weight or arthritis. Diabetes In Control.com ( www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 345, Posted January 3, 2007

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Choosing planned activities-strength and flexibility. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 342, posted December 13, 2006

Choosing planned activities-cardio workouts. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 340, posted November 29, 2006

Other unstructured activities count, too. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 338, posted November 15, 2006

Overcoming the challenges of exercising with excess body weight or arthritis. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted November 2006

Children with type 2 diabetes: No longer a rare phenomenon. Drug Benefit Trends, 18(Suppl. D, Diabetes Trends):25-33, 2006

Get moving with extra steps. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 334, posted October 18, 2006

Getting started is the hardest part. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 332, October 4, 2006

When a doctor's "prescription" to lose weight may do more harm than good. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 330, September 20, 2006

Pick up the pace: How to get the most out of any exercise that you do. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted September 2006

Getting more sensitive: Factors that affect the action of your insulin. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 328, September 6, 2006

Any training makes your insulin work better. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 326, August 23, 2006

But what if you already have diabetes? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 324, August 9, 2006

Can you really prevent diabetes just by walking? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 322, July 26, 2006

Getting more sensitive: How physical activity and other factors affect insulin action. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted July 2006

What does it mean to be "fit"? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 320, July 12, 2006

The real causes of unfitness today. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 318, June 28, 2006

Type 2 diabetes in kids: Inevitable or preventable? Pediatrics for Parents, 22(6): 4-5, June 2006 (also on www.PedsforParents.com)

Are you genetically doomed to get diabetes? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 316, June 14, 2006

Living well with diabetes without weight loss. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 313, May 24, 2006

Why being active is the way to go. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 311, May 10, 2006

Interactions of exercise and diabetic medications: How to avoid the common pitfalls. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted May 2006

Exercise for your mind: Why the benefits of physical activity extend to your mental function, too. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted March 2006

A longer and a better life: How physical activity can help you live long and well. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted February 2006

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Finding the motivation to exercise: Tips to help you get and stay physically active. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted December 2005

Working with athletes with diabetes. On The Cutting Edge (peer-reviewed newsletter of the Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association), 26(6): 19-23, Winter 2005-2006

Exercise tips for avoiding the holiday blues: Controlling your weight and your blood sugars. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted November 2005

Walking it off: Safe and effective aerobic exercise. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted October 2005

Pumping it up: The benefits of resistance training. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted September 2005

The fit diabetic: Living well with diabetes without weight loss. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted August 2005

The benefits of unstructured physical activity: It counts, too. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted July 2005

Get your kids moving, too: Prevention of diabetes in youth. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted June 2005

Exercise in the sun - without getting too hot: Avoiding heat stress. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted May 2005

Exercise as diabetes "medicine": Prevention and control of diabetes with exercise. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted April 2005

Get moving: Tips for getting started on your exercise program. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted March 2005

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Exercise for a healthy heart. dLife - For Your Diabetes Life (www.dLife.com), posted February 2005

With open arms: Target your upper body. Diabetes Focus. Second Quarter Issue: 16-17, 2004

Exercise strategies to maximize glycemic control in diabetes. On The Cutting Edge (peer-reviewed newsletter of the Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association), 25(2):16-20, 2004

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8 tips for exercising off the holiday season weight. Diabetes Interview, 12(12): 55, 2003

I'm motivated, but... Diabetes Interview, 12(8): 65, 2003

Flab fixers: Tone up those arms and strengthen your thighs using light weights. Diabetes Focus, July/Aug/Sept Issue: 16-17, 2003

Can you exercise wearing a GlucoWatch Biographer? Read on.... Diabetes Interview ( www.diabeteshealth.com), 12(4): 40-41, 2003

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Walk on! Diabetes Focus, Oct/Nov/Dec Issue: 16-17, 2002

Controlling diabetes with exercise. Bodybuilding (The Czech Republic), 2002 (Translated to Czech)

An injection of health: Exercise and type 1 diabetes. SportEX Health (UK), Issue 13: 12-17, July 2002

Exercising with an insulin pump. Diabetes Self-Management ( www.diabetesselfmanagement.com), 63-64(Jan/Feb): 67-68, 70, 2002

If you exercise and use insulin, then "pump" it. Voice of the Diabetic ( www.nfb.org/voice.htm), 17(1): 18-19, 21, 2002

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Why I exercise (and why you should too). Voice of the Diabetic ( www.nfb.org/voice.htm), 16(4): 1,3,12, 2001

Five things every person with diabetes should know about exercise. Diabetes Interview ( www.diabeteshealth.com), 10(8): 52, 2001

Top tips to get the most out of your exercise routine. Posted on website at on July 17, 2001 (Listed as "Bonus! Tips for Exercising" to accompany Diabetes Forecast - Live! Edition #4)

Pumping insulin during exercise. Diabetes Interview ( www.diabeteshealth.com), 10(3): 38, 2001

Using caffeine and creatine in your workout. Diabetes Interview ( www.diabeteshealth.com), 10(2): 51, 2001

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Getting high on exercise...but keep those sugars from going too low. Diabetes Interview ( www.diabeteshealth.com), 9(2): 44, 2000 (additionally appeared as an e-mail article in Diabetes Interview News on Feb. 29, 2000)

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Excelling with exercise despite diabetes. Old Dominion University's QUEST, 2(2): 22-25, 1999