department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

Level 5 (Weight Training)
Mode, duration, and intensity dependent upon sport
If Day 2 SRA does not fall within the student-athlete’s scheduled weight lifting
schedule, the student-athlete should still perform weight training exercises under
the direction of a certified athletic trainer.
Diabetic Athlete Policy
PURPOSE: In an attempt to provide comprehensive and quality healthcare, the
Department of Athletic Training created a policy to educate its personnel and to establish
protocol for managing diabetic athletes. This policy will define diabetes, including its
signs and symptoms, and associated risks. In addition, it will identify strategies for
managing and treating athletes with diabetes. Lastly, the policy will include
recommendations for the diabetic athlete.
POLICY STATEMENT:
Diabetes Definition: A chronic metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce
sufficient amounts of insulin or does not use it properly. Insulin, a hormone that is
normally produced within the body, is responsible for carbohydrate (CHO) metabolism.
It does this by facilitating glucose (sugar) uptake within the body’s cells. Diabetics
typically experience abnormally high blood glucose levels since insulin is not capable of
delivering glucose to the body’s tissues. Diabetics can experience very high and low
blood glucose levels because of this insulin/glucose uncoupling. Chronic elevated levels
of blood glucose can lead to serious damage in several of the body’s systems.
There are two types of Diabetes, Type I (insulin dependent) or Type II (non insulin
dependent). Type I diabetes is characterized by decreased insulin production and it is
prevalent among children and young adults. Its onset is often sudden and may follow an
acute viral flu illness. Most collegiate athletes with diabetes will present as Type I
diabetics.
Type II diabetes is characterized by the body’s inability to utilize insulin, leading to
insulin resistance. Its onset and symptoms are gradual. Potential risk factors associated
with Type II diabetes include age, obesity, minority ethnicity, and family history.
Signs & Symptoms:
Fatigue
Visual changes
Excessive hunger
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