(F08) Bringing Resistance Training to Life in Diabetes Care: Practical Case Studies for Clinicians
Friday, August 7, 2026
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET
CE: .75 CE
This session introduces a principle-based, periodized framework for resistance training that applies across the lifespan and across diabetes types. Attendees will learn how programming components (e.g., frequency, volume, intensity, sets, repetitions, exercise selection) operate within consistent parameters, while start points, progression rates, and modifications vary by individual need. A structured overview will be followed by four brief case studies, including pregnancy with gestational diabetes, older adults with mobility limitations, type 2 diabetes with chronic kidney disease, and type 1 diabetes with vision impairment. Each example illustrates how to safely adapt resistance training while maintaining a consistent, evidence-informed framework for diabetes care.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Describe a principle-based, periodized resistance training framework that applies across diabetes types, ages, and co-morbid conditions.
Identify how to tailor starting points, progression rates, and exercise selection for diverse clinical presentations using case examples.
Recognize common medical and musculoskeletal considerations that guide safe resistance training modifications in diabetes care.
Disclosure(s):
Jeffrey Young, EdD, Kinesiology, FMFA, CSCS: No financial relationships to disclose
