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The only people that say exercising with type 1 diabetes is simple are the people that don't have it or, don't live with it. At ext1d.com.au we're dedicated to providing practical direction on 'how to' exercise successfully and with confidence to people with type 1 diabetes.
There are literally thousands of websites, books and assorted publications telling people with type 1 diabetes about the 'health benefits' and why they 'should' exercise but few on 'how to'. Much of the information available on 'how to exercise' is either too academic to be understood or, it simply scratches the surface avoiding the meaningful issues that can help make exercise and participation in sport part of everyday life.
Understandably, many avoid physical activity through sheer frustration and negative experiences, not a lack of willingness. Although individual responses to exercise can differ among people with type 1 diabetes our goal is to provide a platform for people to find a starting point, to build confidence and a gain deeper understanding so they can maximise the mental and physical benefits of participation in sport and exercise.
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Allan Bolton - B.H.M.S. (Hons)
ESSAM AEP SP GradCertDiabEd.
Has had Type 1 diabetes for 32 years.
Sport and exercise have always been a part of Allan's life. Since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 18 he has found the lack of 'how to exercise with type 1 diabetes' resources remarkable. People with diabetes are constantly told they should exercise and why but seldom how to.
He has presented to many people, kids and adults, with outstanding feedback. This is the motivation behind him developing this online, accessible resource where people can learn from the experts and share their experiences with other people with type 1 diabetes.
| Like anyone with type 1 diabetes Allan simply wants to have a full, fun and uncomplicated life. His goal for this web site is to build an online community where people can find answers to questions on how to exercise with type 1 diabetes. |
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Coach Bolton is a major contributor on exercise to the Juvenile Diabates Research Foundation's (JDRF) book 'Straight to the Point' A guide for adults living with Type 1 Diabetes. He is co-author of the international Fitness Leader's Handbook |
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REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR
An exercise physiologist, professional keynote speaker and endurance athlete, Allan Bolton has devoted his career to the pursuit of a healthy and fun life. Living with type 1 diabetes, Allan believes that, regardless of whether you have type 1or type 2 diabetes |
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| or you’re trying to avoid diabetes, physical activity is the unsung hero when it comes to staying healthy. Allan has helped many people to avoid or manage type 2 diabetes through 30 years in the fitness |
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industry and his roles as Scientific Advisor to Weight Watchers Australasia and Co-developer of GutBusters. Allan helps people with type 1 diabetes and diabetes professionals reduce the confusion about exercising with type 1. Allan - is a compelling speaker with impressive credentials. If a |
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positive attitude is contagious - he is dangerously infectious. What people say: "provided more insight and motivation in the management of diabetes with the benefits of exercise than any other discussion that I have received in the last 12 years."
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