In this free 3-week challenge, a team of top diabetes experts and I will take you through some of the most important things you need to know about diabetes and exercise, healthy nutrition, and weight management with diabetes.
How the Fit With Diabetes Challenge works
The Fit With Diabetes Challenge consists of five things:
- Daily activities or “challenges” that take you through everything you need to do in a step-by-step fashion
- Articles covering the most important topics on diabetes and weight management
- Weekly meal plan
- Workout programs that you can do during the challenge (home and gym workouts)
- A Facebook support group for challenge participants in which you can ask questions, share your experiences and connect with other people who want to be Fit With Diabetes
The challenge is sponsored by Eversense Diabetes, the first and only 90-day Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system. To learn more about how Eversense can help your diabetes care, please visit the Eversense website.
Oh, and did I mention that it’s totally FREE to take the challenge?
The challenge is for all fitness levels and is based on my own experiences regarding diabetes and exercise, as well as the knowledge and insights of other diabetes and exercise experts. I’m excited to announce that there will be posts by:
- Ginger Vieira (Author of Dealing with Diabetes Burnout & Emotional Eating with Diabetes & Your Diabetes Science Experiment)
- Dr. Mark Heyman (Diabetes Psychologist and a Certified Diabetes Educator. Founder and Director of the Center for Diabetes and Mental Health)
- Ben Tzeel (Registered Dietitian, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Here is what people had to say about the previous challenges:
“I just want to put out there how much I love all the learning and support this challenge offers. In my 40 years with diabetes, I have never experienced anything like this before. I love this!! Thank you so much, Christel!”
– Carol, 2018 challenge participant
“I have said many times over the last few weeks how grateful I am for Diabetes Strong and the Facebook support group. The diabetes articles and meal plans changed my life! Before, when people would ask me how my diabetes is going, I would often reply that I never have a good day but I do have good hours. How depressing is that statement? Great days are now the new normal and not so great hours are rare.”
– Laura, 2017 challenge participant
If you are ready to join me on this journey to learn more about diabetes, weight management, and exercise, then sign up for the challenge in the form below. Let’s get Fit With Diabetes together in 2020!
The 2020 challenge has started and is now closed for sign-up!
I am a type 1 diabetic for about 40 years. I retired last year and I have been concentrating on bring my A1C down. My last A1C was a 5.9. It was running around 7.5 before retiring but with the help of a A1C support group I have been very successful in getting my numbers down and I was so very happy with the 5.9 A1C.
Now my concern is to lose the weight that I have put on during my aggressive monitoring of my A1C. I am fearful of going low during exercising. I also find it very hard to find the motivation to exercise. These are the things that I need help achieving. Thank you for this opportunity. Lets get this accomplished.
Hello, I am actually new to knowing someone or living with someone that has Type 1 Diabetes, my daughter recently got diagnosed about 3 months ago and it has been life changing she went from being a cheerleader and soccer player to not having the energy or drive to want to do anything. She is 14 years old just started her freshman year in high school and she had to overcome her fears of needles which now has been very stressful she wants to skip meals so she isn’t dosing or she thinks she is gaining weight so she is constantly weighing herself and not wanting to eat. I just want to be able to cook healthy meals for her but also not getting her BS too low finding a balance.
A diabetes diagnosis is stressful and scary for the whole family and it will take you some time to find your new normal. At 14 she’s probably too young to do the challenge herself but you’re welcome to join the challenge and learn as much as you can to support your daughter.
Yes I would love to join the challenge- Thank you
Hi Marie. I was diagnosed with Type 1 at age 12, 35 years ago. It’s tough, but it will be okay. A CGM will help so much. There are a lot of challenges. But with the technology today, it will help her and you a lot. I was diagnosed in 1984. My family, friends/coworkers are my lifelines. I am hypoglycemia unaware. Meaning, I can’t “feel” when my bs gets low. But my CGM has been a total game changer. Every day is a new day. Peace for her, you and your family and friends. 35 years, two kids and teaching spin and zumba classes are a part of my story. There will be ups and downs, but will all be worth it. I promise. – Christi
Good afternoon Marie, I also have 14 year old daughter who was diagnose over a year ago. I remember what it felt like to be in your shoes at 3 months. A year later we are still navigating what it means to live with a child with diabetes. I am also on here to learn what I can for my daughter. I asked her if she would be interested in doing this with me but she still in denial about having having diabetes. We have a good days and our bad days as a family learning and trying to cope with diabetes. I look forward to meeting other parents on here like us.
I have been type 2 diabetic over 20 years. I am having a hard time losing weight. Can’t wait to take on this challenge!
Glad you have you join us
Hai i am 32 yrs old i have type 1 diabetes for past 5years and actually i lost my weight because of diabetic .so i need to increase my weight.Is this possible to increase weight with type1 diabetic
Yes. Just as losing weight with diabetes it comes down to proper diabetes management and calorie balance. You need to be in a calorie surplus and of course, take enough insulin to cover your food. The challenge meal plan can be adjusted for weight loss or gain.
Hi, I’m T2D insulin dependent. I’ve been this size most of my life, no problem. Now that I’m in my 40’s it’s taking a toll on my health. I am interested in improving overall health, losing weight and improving insulin sensitivity.
Excellent, based on your goals I think this is just the right challenge for you
Hi! I’m 24 and I’ve been a diabetic for 13 years! I’m on a high insulin ratio and I’ve noticed it’s hard to lose weight. I count calories and I try to stay under 1,400 a day but I can’t lose the weight. I workout when I can but I move a lot at work..when I do workout I feel exhausted and like I can’t do it. I’ve gained about 40 pounds since being diagnosed and I’d like to lose them. Very excited to try this!
Welcome to the challenge. You might also ask your doctor to get your thyroid function checked. It’s a common issue for us with diabetes and if that’s off it can really be an uphill battle to get the weight off.