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Sheri Colberg-Ochs
PhD, FACSM

Sheri Colberg-Ochs, PhD is an exercise physiologist, author, researcher, and professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University and an adjunct professor of internal medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, both located in Norfolk, Virginia. Having earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, she specializes in research in diabetes and exercise. She continues to conduct extensive clinical research specifically in type 2 diabetes and exercise with funding from the American Diabetes Association and others.

Dr. Colberg is also an expert columnist for dLife.com. Read her column and learn more about her by visiting this page: http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/information/daily_living/exercise_and_sports/colberg_index.html.

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    • Publications:
    In addition to her eight books, The Diabetic Athlete (2001), Diabetes-Free Kids (2005), The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan (2006), 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes (2007), The Science of Staying Young (2007), Matt Hoover?s Guide to Life, Love, and Losing Weight (2008), Diabetic Athlete?s Handbook (2009), and Diabetes? No Problema! (2009), she has authored more than 175 research and educational articles on exercise, diabetes, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles. Information about her books and articles, along with free Healthy Living reports, can be accessed on her official Web site, www.SheriColberg.com.
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    2013-04-14

    Watching the s how tonight April 14, 2013, shouldn't you wait an hour before you exercise when taking insulin? I'm a type 2 since 1999.
    Asked by: jess59  
    Category: Exercise | Exercise
    1 Expert Answers | 0 Community Answers

    2013-04-07

    I am a type 1 diabetic and I will be running a 5k soon, but I am not sure what to eat to get my BS up enough for it and stay at a good level.
    Asked by: jenna-veev  
    Category: Exercise | Exercise
    1 Expert Answers | 0 Community Answers

    2013-03-19

    What is a bad BGL after intense exercise like ice hockey. I am usually up around 189. I understand why, but do I need insulin?
    Asked by: schufgb7  
    Category: Exercise | Exercise
    1 Expert Answers | 1 Community Answers

    2013-03-16

    I'm 45 years old with type 2 diabetes. So far I have lost 20 lbs, but I find regular activity a challenge this week because I'm battling with the flu?
    Asked by: vessels  
    Category: Exercise | Exercise
    1 Expert Answers | 1 Community Answers

    2013-02-26

    type 1 since 1990. need to build muscles. Can I use steroid anabolics and growth hormone. My personal trainer highly recomends them for me.
    Asked by: hisham  
    Category: Exercise | Exercise
    1 Expert Answers | 3 Community Answers

    2013-01-09

    When on a treadmill can diabetes mask heart problems?
    Asked by: phildee47  
    Category: Heart Disease and Diabetes | Exercise
    1 Expert Answers | 0 Community Answers

    2012-12-10

    I was currently put on Byetta Injections. It is working beautifully, except the scare of increased cancer risk? Is there a true risk?
    Asked by: dneglia  
    Category: Type 2 | Weight Issues
    1 Expert Answers | 0 Community Answers

    2012-10-13

    I find it very difficult to test often trying to be active. Hv trouble taking testing supplies with me Hv small cooler .take lot of time suggestions
    Asked by: aapdavis  
    Category: Blood Glucose Monitoring | Exercise
    2 Expert Answers | 1 Community Answers

    2012-10-13

    I have corns and callouses on my feet I have rheumatoid arthritis and my feet hurt a lot also stiff any suggestions I am trying to keep moving
    Asked by: aapdavis  
    Category: Exercise | Exercise
    1 Expert Answers | 0 Community Answers

    2012-10-10

    My 10 yo daughter does competitive swimming and has 1.5 hour swim practices 4x per week. We cannot get decent control. Can any suggest a regimen?
    Asked by: parentsofk  
    Category: Exercise | Exercise
    1 Expert Answers | 0 Community Answers
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