CSN Treatment Protocols 3

Question 1

An athlete with type 1 diabetes has blood glucose of 300 mg/dL and ketones before training. What is the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Postpone exercise and follow medical guidance to correct hyperglycemia

Answer

Exercising with high glucose and ketones can worsen ketoacidosis, so exercise should be delayed.

Question 2

A hypoglycemic athlete with diabetes is conscious. What is the standard first treatment?

Accepted Answer

About 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate, then recheck in 15 minutes

Answer

The 15-15 rule gives quick glucose while avoiding a large overcorrection.

Question 3

Which protocol is most supported for exercise-associated muscle cramps in a heavy, salty sweater?

Accepted Answer

Increase sodium intake and match fluid replacement to sweat losses

Answer

Large sweat sodium losses are linked to some cramps, and sodium-focused replacement can help.

Question 4

What is the main nutrition treatment for an athlete diagnosed with celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

A strict lifelong gluten-free diet

Answer

Celiac disease requires complete, permanent avoidance of gluten.

Question 5

An athlete with suspected IBS-type symptoms has bloating during training. Which short-term protocol is evidence-based?

Accepted Answer

A supervised low-FODMAP elimination followed by structured reintroduction

Answer

A low-FODMAP diet with reintroduction finds trigger foods without unnecessary long-term restriction.

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