Making movement work: Exercise strategies with AID systems

This episode features Dr. Dessi Zaharieva, a Certified Exercise Physiologist, and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, who has a commercial relationship with Insulet and was compensated for her participation in the podcast.

In this episode of Beyond the Bolus, host Nancy Hanna sits down with Dr. Dessi Zaharieva to talk about one of the most challenging aspects of diabetes management: exercise.

Dr. Zaharieva breaks down key takeaways from her co-authored international consensus statement on using automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, like Omnipod® 5, during physical activity¹.

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 hypoglycemia. This conversation offers evidence-based, real- world strategies to make exercise safer, simpler, and more enjoyable for people living with diabetes.

Time stamps

4:23 – Planned vs. unplanned activity
5:22 – Utilizing Activity feature 1-2 hours before planned activity
6:54 – Top tips for using Omnipod 5 during activity
8:17 – Visual tool to help equip patients with the right strategies to manage diabetes during exercise