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Sheri Colberg, PhD

Aug 26, 20193 min read

Stay Hydrated Without Overhydrating for Exercise

Adequate fluid intake is essential to living well at any age, and being dehydrated can impact your health and your athletic endeavors....

Sheri Colberg, PhD

Nov 27, 20173 min read

Exercise to Lower Your Risk of Dying (Prematurely) with Type 1 Diabetes

Much of the research on length of life for individuals living with type 1 diabetes is pessimist, which makes a new study released...

Sheri Colberg, PhD

Oct 20, 20175 min read

Are My Joint Issues Due to Being Active, Normal Aging, or Diabetes?

Living with diabetes often leads me to wonder if what I’m experiencing—particularly when it’s an irritated joint or an overuse injury—is...

Sheri Colberg, PhD

Aug 25, 20174 min read

Is Sitting the New Smoking?

Make no mistake: sitting less time overall is a good idea for myriad health reasons, but is sitting as bad for you as some would suggest?...

Sheri Colberg, PhD

May 28, 20172 min read

When Do You Need a Checkup First Before Starting to Exercise?

How do you know if you need to see you’re a healthcare provider for a checkup or medical clearance before you start any exercise...

Sheri Colberg, PhD

Dec 17, 20153 min read

Motivated to Track Your Health?

A new year is coming, so you’ll have a new set of New Year’s health resolutions to break by March! That’s a pessimistic viewpoint, you...

Sheri Colberg, PhD

Aug 29, 20154 min read

Muscle Primer: What It Is, Why It Matters

Muscle mass is likely the most important tissue in your body when it comes to managing insulin action and blood glucose levels. It is...

Sheri Colberg, PhD

Oct 8, 20142 min read

Exercise: It Does a Body Good

Athletes around the world are now competing (and competing well) with diabetes. Scott Dunton, a professional surfer with type 1 diabetes,...