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Exercising with AID Systems: Practical Tips for Planned and Unplanned Activity with Dr. Desi Zaharieva

12 min · 6. jan. 2026
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In this special ADA 2025 edition of Beyond the Bolus, host Nancy Hanna sits down with Dr Dessi Zaharieva to talk about the most challenging aspects of diabetes management - Exercise. In this episode, Dr Zaharieva breaks down key takeaways from her co-authored international consensus statement on using automated insulin delivery (AID) systems during physical activity. Topics covered included how to manage planned VS unplanned exercise using AID systems, why setting a higher glucose target 1-2 hours before physical activity makes a difference and the importance of a strategic approach to carbs to help prevent hypoglycaemia. Whether you’re supporting patients in the clinic or helping them prepare for spontaneous workouts, this conversation offers evidence-based, real-world strategies to make exercise safer, simpler, and more enjoyable for people living with diabetes.

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