700 The Female Diabetic Athlete: Challenges and Solutions

Saturday, March 20, 2010: 10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Convention Center: Wabash BR 3
Speakers: Phyllis A. Love, Grambling State University, Ruston, LA; and Sandra Lemoine, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
Diabetes has increased dramatically in the past decade becoming a global epidemic. This session will focus on the issues related to the increased incidence of diabetes in the female athlete. Attendees will leave this session with information related to diabetes and the menstrual cycle, sports injuries, nutrition, training, medications, ergogenic aids and positive coping strategies. Coaches, teachers, athletes, trainers, and parents will benefit from this session.