Megan Robinson specializes in dietary and nutritional health in athletes with diabetes. Megan will discuss the nutritional challenges athletes with type 1 diabetes endure and how to build better nutritional health. Megan will explain how diabetes affects the athletes' train. Megan Robinson a registered dietitian and nutritionist (RDN) since 1994 has worked at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for the past 20 years. She is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator specializing in sports nutrition and diabetes education. Megan also has a private practice in sports nutrition where she works with individuals to enhance their athletic journey through nutritional health.
“[M]aking sure that they are getting enough nutrition for recovery as well.”
Question of the Day: How has diabetes changed the way you train?
In this episode you will learn:
Fueling the body for exercise and recovery
Managing Blood sugar
Is there a best time to exercise?
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YouTube Key Points:
00:00 Intro with Shireen!
00:46 Welcome Megan
01:17 How running led to sports nutrition
04:27 Understanding type 1 diabetes in athletes
06:00 Exercising effects on blood sugar
09:00 Competitive training vs non-competitive
13:08 Fueling the body for sports
16:32 Healthy protein-rich snacks
20:22 Connect with Megan
20:52 Outro with Shireen!
