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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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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Medical Specialists > Endocrinology (including Diabetes) > Knuckles burning & Raw Vegan Diet
Expert: Sheri Colberg, PhD - 10/25/2009
Question
Recently (about the last couple weeks) I've noticed a burning sensation in my right hand, mostly in large knuckle at the base of the middle finger. I am attributing it to my diabetes, as I am not checking my blood glucose regularly, not exercising for the past two weeks, and just assume that my level is high.
So, I am considering a drastic overhaul in my diet and getting back on my exercise routine. I'm considering going completely Raw Vegan. I have read some things online (Dr. Cousins & Dr. Bernard) showing amazing results, reversing and even "curing" the disease (people getting completely off their meds).
Eating mostly raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc, is pretty much what the human animal evolved eating. We started getting sick with the availability of meat, dairy, salt, grains, breads, etc.
In addition to all animal products (including dairy, eggs) I'm also considering giving-up coffee, salt, artificial sweeteners, my coveted "sugar-free" chocolate, all grains/rice, peanuts/cashews, and corn.
I'm thinking that I'll start to heal if I give my body what it has evolved to eat, and eliminate the things that make it sick.
I take Metformin and Glyburide.
Am I on the right track, or not?
Answer
Bill,
There are some who believe that a vegan diet is the answer for diabetes, but certainly this is not the mainstream belief. One such person, though, is Dr. Neal Barnard, who is president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He has a book out on diabetes and veganism, which you can review here on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Neal-Barnards-Program-Reversing-Diabetes/dp/1594868107/ref... I don't believe that he cuts out all grains/carbs from his suggested diet, though. Another person who has tried it (and lost a lot of weight on) a low-carb vegan diet is a medical writer named David Mendosa. You can see some of his blogs and articles posted on the topic at http://www.mendosa.com/blog/?p=260 and http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/17/20763/lowcarb-vegetarian/. Hope this helps. Sheri
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