Executive summary of the consensus statement of: Clinical recommendations for sport practice in people with diabetes (RECORD Guide). Update 2021. Diabetes Mellitus Area of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (SEEN)

Abstract

Objective: To guide professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes mellitus who practice sport.

Participants: Members of the Diabetes Mellitus Working Group of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition.

Methods: A group of experts in each area covered by the statement carried out a bibliographic review of the available evidence for each topic, based on which recommendations were subsequently agreed upon within the Diabetes Mellitus Working Group.

Conclusions: The statement provides practical recommendations for the management of diabetes mellitus during sports practice.

Keywords: Actividad física; Deporte; Diabetes mellitus; Insulin; Insulina; Physical activity; Sport.