The diet of a typical athlete should consist of 55-60% carbohydrate in order to fuel workouts and promote recovery. This can prove to be a difficult balancing act for an athlete with diabetes.  Choosing the right kinds of carbohydrates along with meal timing will result in a stable blood sugar level throughout the day.

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• Balancing carbohydrate intake and exercise with insulin regimens

• Preventing exercise induced and rebound hypoglycemia

• Essential vitamin and mineral concerns among diabetic athletes

• How to use carbohydrates as fuel while maintaining blood sugar levels within range

• Eating a balanced diet to meet calorie needs for training

Athletes require thousands of calories a day to keep up with the amount of training involved with each sport.  If energy needs are not met, performance will decrease while the risk of injury increases.  When on a restricted diet due to a food allergy, intolerance or aversion, our dietitian will guide you in selecting the best foods for each individual case.

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• Modified diets for athletes with food allergies: identifying and avoiding triggers

• Gluten free diets for celiac disease/gluten intolerance

• Meeting calorie and carbohydrate needs to train while on a restricted diet

• Recipe modification

• Vegetarian/vegan athletes: ensuring sufficient vitamin/mineral intake through foods

• Work with schools or coaches to increase awareness of potential allergens

Research shows that the diet of an athlete is associated with their risk of obtaining a sports related injury.  Whether you are currently injured, have a history of multiple injuries, or would like to focus on prevention, our sports nutritionist will work with you to ensure that the right foods are on your plate.

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• Adjusting calorie and protein needs following surgery to improve outcome and shorten recovery time

• Meeting increased vitamin/mineral and anti-oxidant needs to promote healing

• Building/repairing of muscle, connective tissue, and ligaments following injury

• Weight management and preservation of lean body mass while injured

• Decrease inflammation associated with tendinitis

• Maintaining strong bones to prevent stress fractures

• Nutrition intervention for concussive injury

• Promoting recovery after workouts to help prevent injuries

• How to maintain a healthy immune system throughout the year