Dr. Sheri Colberg
Articles and Columns
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Upcoming and Recent Columns and Articles
If you don't have your health... (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com), July 2024
Eating is controversial (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com), May 2024
Follow-up on hybrid closed loop systems: My experience with looping (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com). April 2024
What's the hype about hybrid closed loop systems? (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com). February 2024
The weight loss debate: Meds v. lifestyle (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com). January 2024
Count your blessings with diabetes (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com). December 2023
Physical activity is not controversial (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com), November 2023
Athletic injuries and aging--It isn't for sissies. Diabetes Motion: Expert Advice from Dr. Sheri (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com), October 2022
My love-hate relationship with CGM. Diabetes Motion: Expert Advice from Dr. Sheri (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com), September 2022
Dang those exercise lows: What to do to avoid them! Diabetes Motion: Expert Advice from Dr. Sheri
(https://shericolberg.wordpress.com), August 2022
What does success with diabetes management really mean? Diabetes Motion: Expert Advice from Dr. Sheri (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com), July 2022
Let’s talk about stress (and ways to manage it). Diabetes Motion: Expert Advice from Dr. Sheri (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com),
June 2022
My diabetes vacation? Diabetes Motion: Expert Advice from Dr. Sheri (https://shericolberg.wordpress.com), May 2022
Is it better for physical activity to be continuous or discontinuous? DiabetesInControl.com, Issue 1145, May 7, 2022
Variety is the spice of life—and of physical activity. DiabetesInControl.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1140, April 2, 2022
A true story about a cause of slow weight gain with diabetes. DiabetesInControl.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), issue 1136, March 5, 2022
A new ACSM Consensus Statement brings you the latest on being active with type 2 diabetes. DiabetesInControl.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1132, February 5, 2022
Starting the New Year and getting rid of type 2 diabetes? DiabetesInControl.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1182, January 8, 2022
Physical activity with diabetes; Q&A Part 2 with Dr. Sheri Colberg, PhD. Diabetes In Control.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1177, December 4, 2021
Physical activity with diabetes; Q&A with Dr. Sheri Colberg, PhD. Diabetes In Control.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1173, November 6, 2021
Can you slow or reverse aging with physical activity? Diabetes In Control.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1168, October 2, 2021
How glucagon impacts type 1 diabetes and vice versa. Diabetes In Control.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1164, September 4, 2021
Here we go again: The low-carb vs. high-carb and training debate. Diabetes In Control.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1158, August 7, 2021
Can diabetes affect your ability to exercise in hot weather? Diabetes In Control.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1146, July 3, 2021
Key exercises and training for aging successfully and living your best life. Diabetes In Control.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com), Issue 1139, June 5, 2021
A potential new oral medication for type 1 diabetes and how it may affect exercise. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1129, May 1, 2021
How to address those nagging joint injuries and pain. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1120, April 3, 2021
Is weight loss or physical activity more important for preventing type 2 diabetes? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1112, March 6, 2021
Is it possible to train low-carb and compete high-carb? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1104, February 6, 2021
Sure, you may lose weight, but will going low-carb impact your performance? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1094, January 2, 2021
What you eat and drink affects your exercise performance. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1071, December 5, 2020
Be physically active to boost your immune system. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1067, November 7, 2020
Pumping up with protein: Does this work for exercise and health? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com). Issue 1062, October 3, 2020
Regaining physical fitness in a post-pandemic world. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com). Issue 1058, September 5, 2020
Working out at home: Is this the wave of the future? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1054, August 8, 2020
Exercising with type 1 diabetes: the insulin-food balance challenge. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1049, July 4, 2020
5 key strengthening exercises for people with diabetes. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com). Issue 1045, June 6, 2020
Stay on your feet with some easy balance exercises. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com). Issue 1040, May 2, 2020
Manage your stress with some at-home flexibility exercises. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com). Issue 1034,Issue 1037, April 11, 2020
Managing your exercise in a pandemic: 10 easy exercises to build a strong core without leaving the house. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com). Issue 1034, March 21, 2020
Ten ways to get motivated to exercise (when you’re not)—Part 2 of 2. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com). Issue 1032, March 7, 2020
Ten ways to get motivated to exercise (when you’re not)—Part 1 of 2. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com). Issue 1027, February 1, 2020
Getting and staying motivated to be physically active. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1023, January 4, 2020
Carbohydrate loading: Effective if done right for even a day. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1019, December 7, 2019
What is the best time of day to exercise? The answer is... Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1014, November 2, 2019
What causes blood glucose to go down or up during exercise. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1010, October 5, 2019
Stay hydrated without overhydrating for exercise. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1006, September 7, 2019
How your hormones impact physical activity. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 1001, August 3, 2019
Mattress moves: 7 exercises you can do in bed. Diabetes Forecast (diabetesforecast-digital.org), p. 62-64, July/August 2019
Expert advice: 9 exercise excuses and tips to squash every one of them, dLife.com (dLife.com), July 29, 2019
Debunking some physical activity and training myths. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 997, July 6, 2019
Interpretation and management of hyperglycemia and exercise. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 992, June 1, 2019
Can you benefit from using exercise technologies and wearable devices? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 988, May 4, 2019
Being active your way: Creative ways to avoid the exercise doldrums, dLife.com (dLife.com), April 10, 2019
Meds that impact your exercise as a person with diabetes. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 984, April 6, 2019
Aiming for an ideal exercise blood glucose. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 980, March 2, 2019
The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness plan (excerpt), dLife.com (dLife.com), February 22, 2019
Tips for getting started on your exercise program, dLife.com (dLife.com), February 19, 2019
Insulin pump use and exercise strategies. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 976, February 2, 2019
Everything you need to know about exercise and diabetes, dLife.com (dLife.com), January 25, 2019
How to jump start your exercise program, dLife.com (dLife.com), January 7, 2019
Brain hormones and relaxation to lower mental and physical stress. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 972, January 5, 2019
Updated federal physical activity guidelines: Do they apply to people with diabetes? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 967, December 1, 2018
Always have a backup plan to be active. Disasters Averted—Near Miss Case Studies. Diabetes In Control.com (www.diabetesincontrol.com): DCMS #423, November 13, 2018
How the diets active adults with diabetes follow impact their performance. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 963, November 3, 2018
Can exercise overcome environmental impacts like pollution on diabetes risk? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), issue 958, October 6, 2018
Engage in cross-training to get more fit. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 953, September 1, 2018
How physical activity and other factors affect insulin action, dLife.com (dLife.com), August 30, 2018
Avoiding weight gain from treating lows and from insulin use. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), issue 949, August 4, 2018
Using diabetes technologies like CGM during exercise. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), issue 945, July 7, 2018
Going low-carb as an athlete with diabetes. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 940, June 2, 2018
Why being physically active does a body good. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 936, May 5, 2018
Motivational tips for getting started to get fit, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (tcoyd.org), April 13, 2018
Why being physically active helps you manage diabetes. A Sweet Life Blog (asweetlife.org), April 13, 2018
Motivational tips for getting and staying fit. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 932, April 7, 2018
Get off the couch and work your core: 10 exercises for core fitness. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 927, March 3, 2018
Are you getting enough "SPA" time? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 923, Posted February 3, 2018
There’s a new diabetes website in town. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 919, January 6, 2018
Exercise to lower your risk of dying with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 914, Posted December 2, 2017
Are my joint issues due to being active, normal aging, or diabetes? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 910, Posted November 4, 2017
What do we really know about exercising with complications? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 906, Posted October 7, 2017
Is sitting really the new smoking? Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 901, Posted September 2, 2017
…And stay active: A profile in living successfully with diabetes. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 897, Posted August 5, 2017
Be diabetic second. Beyond Type 1 (beyondtype1.org), Posted July 2, 2017
Statins and exercise: Revisited. Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 892, Posted July 1, 2017
When do you need a checkup first before starting exercise?
Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 888, Posted June 3, 2017
Resistance training for older adults and anyone with reduced mobility). Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 884, Posted May 6, 2017
Make your workout work for your diabetes, dLife.com (dLife.com), April 3, 2017
Finding fitness professionals trained in diabetes (it's hard!). Diabetes In Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 879, Posted April 1, 2017
Joint health is critical to staying alive. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 875, Posted March 4, 2017
Physical activity is only one part of the equation. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 871, Posted February 4, 2017
When it's hard to treat exercise-related hypoglycemia. Diabetes in Control.com (www.DiabetesInControl.com), Issue 866, Posted January 7, 2017
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