Diabetes in Exercise and Sport

The Real Science of Sport Podcast · Oct 5, 2026 · 1h 22m

Episode guest Dr Ian Gallen is an award-winning Consultant Endocrinologist at Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. He is a consultant physician, endocrinologist, and diabetologist whose career has included clinical medicine, research, medical education, and work relating to diabetes, exercise, and sport. His particular expertise is in diabetes, exercise and sport, including the practical challenges of managing diabetes during physical activity and competitive sport.

In this episode, Gallen breaks down the basics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the latest in management and care, how modern…