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About Sheri Colberg, PhD
Expertise
I am an exercise physiologist with a PhD who specializes in diabetes. My expertise lies in answering questions about diabetes (of any type) and physical activity. I can help you if you want to begin exercise or if you're already a diabetic athlete, and I am prepared to respond to questions about physical activity to which even your diabetologist may not know the answer. I can give suggestions about changes in your diabetic medications that differing types and intensities of exercise may necessitate, but I will have to refer you to your regular health care team to get final approval to make such changes. I can also answer questions about physical fitness, exercise metabolism, prediabetes reversal, and prevention of type 2 diabetes and diabetic complications.

Experience
I have both personal and professional experience in the areas of diabetes and exercise. On a personal level, I have had type 1 diabetes since 1968, and I have been an avid exerciser since I was a child. Professionally, I have been conducting clinical studies on diabetes and exercise since 1992, largely with funding from the American Diabetes Association. I am also the author of four books related to diabetes and exercise: The Diabetic Athlete (2001, but soon coming out in a 2nd edition), Diabetes-Free Kids (2005), The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan (2006), and 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes (2007).

Organizations
I am a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, a professional member of the American Diabetes Association, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association.

Publications
I have published research and review articles in the following journals and magazines: Diabetes Care, Diabetes, Journal of Diabetes & Its Complications, Diabetes Self-Management, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Journal of Applied Physiology, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Journal of Clinical Investigation, International Journal of Obesity, FASEB Journal, The Diabetes Educator, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Clinical Diabetes Reviews, Insulin, ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, Biomechanics, On the Cutting Edge, Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, Microvascular Research, Drug Benefit Trends, ACSM Certified News, Diabetes Health, SportEX Health, Diabetes Focus, Diabetes In Control, dLife-For Your Diabetes Life, Pediatrics for Parents, and My TCOYD (Taking Control of Your Diabetes) Newsletter. I have also been interviewed in myriad other magazines, such as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Diabetes Forecast, Countdown Magazine, Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness, Health, Tidewater Parent, Barron's News, Diabetes New Day, and Newsweek International.

Education/Credentials
I have an undergraduate degree (1985) from Stanford University, a Master's degree in exercise physiology (1987) from the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D. (1992) from the University of California, Berkeley, in the same field. I also spent two years in an NIH-funded postdoctoral research position in endocrinology (studying obesity, diabetes, metabolism, and exercise) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1993-1994).

Awards and Honors
• Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM) - 1996 • Old Dominion University Darden College of Education Young Investigator Grant Award – 2003 • Academic Keys Who’s Who in Education – 2003-2007 • Marquis Who’s Who in America – 2004-2007 • Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Old Dominion University Chapter – 2004-Present • Great Women of the 21st Century by the American Biographical Institute – 2005 Edition • Marquis Who’s Who of American Women – Included in 2006-2008 Editions • Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare – Included in 6th Edition, 2006-2007 • Old Dominion University Darden College of Education Largest Research Grant Award – 2006 • Old Dominion University Darden College of Education Publications Award (for greatest number) – 2006

Past/Present Clients
I have consulted for numerous groups, including the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training(about candidates with diabetes), Animas Corporation (an insulin pump company), Therasense, Inc. (makers of the Freestyle blood glucose meters), Council of Healthcare Advisors, and the City of Chesapeake (Virginia) Health Department.

 
   

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Endocrinology (including Diabetes) - HELP!


Expert: Sheri Colberg, PhD - 10/28/2009

Question
Dear Sheri,

I am having a problem, my underarms smell no matter what I use it smells. I have diabetes do to weight issues. Please help me should I be a vegan as well when I eat meat I have a problem diarreah bad. What is up I am young 23 year old girl I need help!

Answer
Jackie,
  I am not an expert in the area of your questions, but when I did a quick online search about body odor, there are some web sites with natural remedies that you can try.  Here is one in particular that lists many: http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_body_odor.htm.  Just keep trying them until you find one that works.  As for your getting diarrhea when you eat meat, I don't know why that is happening, but if avoiding meat works, then that is what I would personally do.  Sheri

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