Interviews and Media Activities

Both as the Executive Director of Lifelong Exercise Institute and as an expert on fitness, lifestyle changes, and diabetes, Dr. Sheri Colberg is frequently interviewed about and consults on current topics and research related to exercise, physical activity, physical fitness, diabetic athletes, prevention and control of diabetes and pre-diabetes with exercise, living long and well (both with and without diabetes), sports- and diabetes-related nutrition, exercise motivation, healthy kids, weight loss and maintenance, and much more.

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Watch or listen to some of Dr. Sheri Colberg's more recent interviews:

Dr. Sheri appeared on a 30-minute TCOYD TV show to discuss practical approaches to exercising for life with diabetes.

Watch a recent interview with Dr. Sheri and Scott King on Diabetes Health TV about variety of topics related to diabetes and physical activity.

Dr. Sheri recognized National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in a Podcast interview with dLife's Janis Roszler.

Hear Dr. Sheri's Podcast interview "Get Up and Get Moving!" with the American Diabetes Association's Regan Minners.

Access Dr. Sheri's Podcast interview with dLife's Janis Roszler about the secrets to living long and well with diabetes.

Dr. Sheri recently did an hour-long radio interview on "Diabetes Living Today" on February 17, 2009 about living long and well and exercising effectively with diabetes.

Listen to a short radio interview on "Sound Medicine" about being fit, active, and athletic with diabetes.

Dr. Sheri Colberg's Upcoming Interviews & Appearances

Diabetic Living (www.diabeticlivingonline.com). Interviewed in an article by Marsha McCullough about the key exercise findings for people with diabetes, Summer issue, 2010

Diabetic Living (www.diabeticlivingonline.com). Interviewed in an article by Winnie Yu Scherer about the appropriate exercise for people with diabetes, Summer issue, 2010

Diabetes Forecast (forecast.diabetes.org). Interviewed by Erika Gebel about the health benefits of and concerns about physical activity for people with diabetes, July issue, 2010

Diabetes Health Monitor. Interviewed by Dana Gottesman about how to stay motivated to care for diabetes and the importance of physical activity, August/September issue, 2010

Today's Dietitian (www.todaysdietitian.com) magazine. Interviewed by Juliann Schaeffer about the challenges that athletes with diabetes face and how advances in technology have made it easier for them to overcome these challenges and focus on their sport not diabetes, August 2010

Parents (www.parents.com) magazine. Interviewed by Jeannette Moninger about things parents can do to lower their child’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Date TBD, 2010

Heart and Soul (www.heartandsoul.com) magazine. Interviewed by Tamara Jenkins about the benefits of exercise for African-American women with diabetes, October issue, 2010

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Previous Interviews & Appearances 2009 <return to top>

Diabetes Forecast (www.diabetes.org/diabetes-forecast.jsp). Interviewed by Tracey Neithercott in "Exercise: Good questions (and answers)" about the effects of exercise and appropriate exercise participation for people with diabetes, p. 44-50, July 2009

Le Soir (Brussels, Belgium). Interviewed by international medical journalist Frédéric Soumois about insulin resistance and the effects of exercise, June 2009

Excerpta Medica (European medical news and information). Interviewed about the effects of insulin action on insulin resistance, posted online at www.univadis.co.uk (also as video podcast at http://81.88.110.233:8080/flash/news/diabetes/ADA_06_09_Colberg-Ochs.mpg), June 6, 2009

Medical Economics, Drug Topics, Geriatrics, Formulary, and Contemporary OB/GYN. Interviewed by Maude Campbell about the effect of exercise on insulin resistance for publication in this variety of primary care publications, June 2009

WVEC Channel 13 Evening News. Interviewed by news reporter Brian Farrell about dietary supplements and manufacturer's HydroxyCut recall, 11:00 PM Newscast, May 2, 2009

Performance Nutrition Show (www.performancenutritionshow.com). Interviewed by Jose Antonio, PhD, about exercise and nutrition for people with diabetes and more, April 26, 2009

Diabetes Forecast (www.diabetes.org/diabetes-forecast.jsp). Interviewed by Carolyn Butler in "The Soup Can Plan: Get Fit without Leaving the House" about home-based exercise and fitness for people with diabetes, March 2009

Countdown for Kids Magazine (official publication of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Interviewed by Julie Mettenburg in "Success at Sports" about tips for exercising for teenagers with type 1 diabetes, p. 4-7, Spring issue, 2009

Sound Medicine Public Radio (soundmedicine.iu.edu), sponsored by the University of Indiana Medical School. Interviewed on radio show about physical activity benefits and diabetic athletes; archived show available at soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment.php4?seg=1934, February 22, 2009

Diabetes Living Today Talk Radio (www.diabeteslivingtoday.com). Interviewed on live radio show about diabetes, exercise, living long and well with diabetes, and more; archived podcast available at diabeteslivingtoday.com/podcast-3/, February 17, 2009

Diabetes Health (www.diabeteshealth.com). Extensive excerpt of Diabetic Athlete’s Handbook included in “Don’t let diabetes prevent you from being an athlete: Book offers detailed advice on handling sports & diabetes” by Kristin Lund, 19(1), p. 36-38,40, February/March 2009

International Herald Tribune (www.iht.com). Interviewed in article by Roni Caryn Rabin about a new study on blood sugar control and memory decline in older individuals, January 5, 2009

New York Times (www.nytimes.com). Interviewed in article by Roni Caryn Rabin about a new study on blood sugar control and memory decline in older individuals, January 1, 2009

Backpacker Magazine ( (www.backpacker.com). Interviewed by Gretchen Bergen about managing diabetes during backpacking, January 2009 issue

Health Matters (www.libertymedical.com/diabetes/diabetes-awareness). Interviewed by Bob Woods for "Body Basics" column about the benefits of endorphins on insulin sensitivity, especially for seniors, January 2009 issue

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2008 <return to top>

dLife TV. Guest appearance on segment of dLife TV (on CNBC; transcript and video clip available on dLife.com) about the secrets of living long and well with diabetes, September 28, 2008

Bicycling magazine. Interviewed by Jeremy Katz in an article entitled "1 sweet ride" about the lessons that non-diabetic cyclists can learn from diabetic cyclists like Team Type 1, p. 50-56, 93, October issue, 2008

Prevention magazine. Interviewed in short article by Danielle Kosecki about exercise training study and insulin sensitivity, July issue, 2008

Diabetes Health TV (www.DiabetesHealth.com). Interviewed by Scott King at the American Diabetes Association meeting in San Francisco in June about exercise, longevity with diabetes, diabetic athletes, and more, Posted July 3, 2008

Experience Life (www.ExperienceLifeMag.com). Interviewed by Gina DeMillo Wagner about how fitness can help keep people young, p. 24, 26, 28, and 30, July/August issue, 2008

Health Matters (www.libertymedical.com/diabetes/diabetes-awareness). Interviewed by Bob Woods for "Body Basics" column about the physical and mental benefits of walking, especially for seniors with diabetes, Spring 2008 issue

Humana Active OnLine(www.humanaactiveoutlook.com). Interviewed by Madeline Vann in article about the secrets of living long and well with diabetes, Posted online April 2008

CKNW Morning News with Philip Till (www.cknw.com). Interviewed live on morning radio show by host Philip Till (Vancouver, B.C. area) about living long and well with diabetes, April 16, 2008

Vancouver Courier (www.canada.com/vancouvercourier). Interviewed in article entitled "Diabetes not a death sentence, says author; Author of book on long-lived diabetics to speak at Diabetes Expo" by Cheryl Rossi, pg. 14, April 16, 2008

CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Center) British Columbia, B.C. Almanac (www.cbc.ca/bcalmanac). Interviewed live on radio/internet show, B.C. Almanac, by host Mark Forsythe about the secrets of living long and well with diabetes, April 15, 2008

The Compass (Norfolk insert in the Virginian-Pilot) (www.pilotonline.com). Feature article by Nora Firestone entitled "'Woman's book on diabetes provides encouragement" about my latest two books on living long and well, p. 13, March 16, 2008

The Beacon (Virginia Beach insert in the Virginian-Pilot) (www.pilotonline.com). Feature article by Nora Firestone entitled "Diabetics share encouraging stories in new book'" about my latest two books on living long and well, p. 14, March 6, 2008

The Clipper (Chesapeake insert in the Virginian-Pilot) (www.pilotonline.com). Feature article by Nora Firestone entitled "Author shares secrets to 'live life first; be diabetic second'" about my latest two books on living long and well, p. 13, February 29, 2008

"Get Fit Hampton Roads" with Kathryn Barrett - WVEC Channel 13 News (WVEC.com). Interviewed about "50 Secrets..." book and getting fit with diabetes, February 21, 2008

2008 Tour de Cure Kick-Off Party. To appear and talk at fundraising kick-off party for local chapter of American Diabetes Association, Virginia Beach, VA, February 19, 2008.

The Virginian-Pilot (www.pilotonline.com). Interviewed in article entitled "Fitness trainers push...and slackers backslide" by Lorraine Eaton about exercise motivation and effective training, Daily Break section, p. 1 and 4, February 11, 2008

KENS Channel 5 News (San Antonio, Texas) (My San Antonio.com). Interviewed about "50 Secrets..." book and living long and well with diabetes, January 15, 2008 (posted online on February 8, 2008)

Diabetes Positive. Interviewed for article by Lance Porter about living long and well with diabetes, January issue, 2008

Southwest Spirit. Interviewed by Jeremy Katz for "Ground Floor" article about the OmniPod (tubeless) insulin pump by Insulet Corp., January 2008 issue (in-flight magazine)

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2007 <return to top>

Good Eating, Good Living Radio Show (www.kraftfoods.com). Interviewed for Q&A about living long and well with diabetes, Episode 17, December 15, 2007

The Virginian-Pilot (www.pilotonline.com). Interviewed in article entitled "Incurable no more?" by Nancy Young about living long and well with diabetes, Daily Break section, p. 1 and 6, December 3, 2007

dLife.com Podcast. Podcast interview with Janis Roszler for National Diabetes Month (November) about the secrets of living long and well with diabetes, Posted on www.dLife.com (www.dLife.com), November 2007

USA Today (www.usatoday.com). Interviewed in article by Anita Manning entitled "Diabetes is no obstacle to a long, healthy life" about my new book about living long and well with diabetes, November 15, 2007

ABC News (www.abcnews.go.com). Interviewed in article by Anita Manning entitled "Diabetes is no obstacle to a long, healthy life" about my new book about living long and well with diabetes, November 15, 2007

HearSay with Cathy Lewis (www.whro.org). Interviewed on local NPR station, 89.5 FM WHRV (Hampton Roads, VA), on noon show focusing on diabetes and living well, November 15, 2007

HealthDay (www.healthday.com). Interviewed in article by E.J. Mundell entitled "A full and long life, despite diabetes" about living long and well with diabetes, November 14, 2007

US News & World Report (www.usnews.com). Interviewed in article by E.J. Mundell entitled "A full and long life, despite diabetes" about living long and well with diabetes, November 14, 2007

Forbes (www.forbes.com). Interviewed in article by E.J. Mundell entitled "A full and long life, despite diabetes" about living long and well with diabetes, November 14, 2007

CNN Radio. Interviewed about living long and well with diabetes, Airing the week of November 12-16, 2007

Radio book tour. Interviewed on ~20 radio shows across the country about my book (50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes), National Diabetes Month, and advances in blood glucose meters (like the OneTouch UltraMini meter by Lifescan), November 9, 2007

Satellite TV book tour. Interviewed on ~20 TV morning shows, as well as ANN and Newswatch, across the country about my book (50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes), National Diabetes Month, and advances in blood glucose meters (like the OneTouch UltraMini meter), November 1, 2007

Diabetes New Day. Interviewed by Lindsay Stehman about physical activity and diabetes for the "Ask the Experts" section, Fall 2007 issue

Diabetes Forecast (www.diabetes.org/diabetes-forecast.jsp). Interviewed in an article by Terri D'Arrigo entitled "Fun in the Sun" about safely exercising outdoors in the summer, p. 54-56, August 2007

DOC News (docnews.diabetesjournals.org). Interviewed in an article by Jennifer Reid Holman entitled “Promoting Exercise for Elders” about helping practitioners to motivate their diabetic patients to start and continue exercising, p. 18-19, June 2007

Lite Rock 95.9 (Cookeville, TN) (www.literock959.com). Interviewed by broadcaster Anita Fox (also Media Chair for the Step Out for Diabetes Walk in Nashville, TN in October 2007) on her weekly afternoon show on diabetes awareness, April 27, 2007

Diabetes Mine (www.diabetesmine.com). Interview with Amy Tenderich about the benefits of exercise for people with diabetes, Posted April 20, 2007

American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org). Interviewed for "Get Out and Get Moving!" podcast about the importance of exercise for people with diabetes, Podcast link posted on April 1, 2007

ACSM Health & Fitness Summit - Book Signings (The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan and Diabetes-Free Kids), Dallas, TX, March 22, 2007 (12:30-1:30 PM)

Diabetes Health (www.diabeteshealth.com). Answered reader question about glycerine use during exercise by people with diabetes, March 21, 2007

ACSM Health & Fitness Summit - "Meet the Pros" Networking Session with Attendees, Dallas, TX, March 23, 2007 (12:30-1:30 PM)

2007 Tour de Cure Kick-Off Party. Appeared and talked at fundraising kick-off party for local chapter of American Diabetes Association, Virginia Beach, VA, February 6, 2007.

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2006 <return to top>

WTKR Hampton Roads NewsChannel 3 ( www.wtkr.com). Interviewed by morning news anchor, Matt Keller, about the critical role of exercise in the control of diabetes, 5:30 PM Newscast, December 7, 2006.

TCOYD TV ( www.tcoyd.org). Interviewed on medical show about exercise and diabetes aired nationwide on cable and satellite MDTV stations (via UCSD-TV), November 16, 2006 (debut, plus multiple airings through mid-December).

WTKR Hampton Roads NewsChannel 3 ( www.wtkr.com). Participated as as diabetes and exercise expert answering diabetes-related questions for WTKR "phone bank" during 5:00, 5:30, and 6:00 PM Newscasts, November 13 and 14, 2006.

NEA Today. Interviewed by Sheree Crute, health writer for the National Education Association, in an article entitled “Be your own personal trainer” about physical fitness, exercise motivation, and diabetes prevention, November issue, 2006

The Virginian-Pilot. Interviewed by health reporter, Nancy Young, in an article about diabetes management and the Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference and Health Fair, Hampton Roads Section, p. B4, October 29, 2006

WTKR Hampton Roads NewsChannel 3 ( www.wtkr.com). Interviewed by evening news anchor, Pat McReynolds, and participated as diabetes expert answering questions for WTKR "phone bank" during 5:00, 5:30, and 6:00 PM Newscasts, October 23, 2006

Barron's News (a Dow Jones investment weekly). Interviewed by Neil A. Martin in an article about the validity of the Medifast dietary supplements for diabetes used for weight loss in individuals with type 2 diabetes, September 2, 2006

The 700 Club (www.cbn.com/700club). Interviewed by Pat Robertson on show about type 2 diabetes prevention and control in youth airing nationwide on ABC Family and other channels, August 2, 2006

Pediatrics for Parents Podcasts. Podcast interview with Rich Sigall about type 2 diabetes in youth and how to prevent it, posted at Pediatrics for Parents, July 15, 2006

Diabetic Living. Interviewed by Hope Warshaw in an article entitled “How to save your heart” about the benefits of physical activity and how to get moving more, p. 18, Summer 2006

Diabetes Forecast. Interview featured in monthly column, “Mind Matters,” by Kate Ruder about the mental health benefits of physical activity for people with diabetes, pg. 21, June 2006

"Janis' Jump Start to Good Health" Radio Show. Interviewed about my latest book, The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan, on Miami, FL station (WWNN Radio 1470 AM) and on WWNN web site, www.WWNNRadio.com, June 4, 2006

dLife.com Podcast. Special Podcast interview with Janis Roszler for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month (May) covering diabetes and physical fitness benefits on www.dLife.com, posted at dLife - For Your Diabetes Life on May 24, 2006

Wealth of Health Nutrition Hour. Interview covered diabetes in youth and my book, Diabetes-Free Kids, Idaho Springs, ID, Clearchannel station (AM590-KID), May 23, 2006

Wavy TV-10, Hampton Roads, VA. Interviewed by medical news reporter, Stephanie Harris, about preventing diabetes and the reported increase in cases, 5:00 Evening News, April 20, 2006

Diabetes Forecast. Featured in “Research Profile” outlining about my past and current clinical research and its application to people with diabetes, p. 71-72,74, April 2006 issue

The Virginian-Pilot. Quoted extensively in an article entitled "A diet for you," by Lorraine Eaton, on appropriate dieting and weight loss through exercise, Daily Break, p. E1, March 26, 2006

Wavy TV-10, Hampton Roads, VA. Interviewed by midday news anchor, Kerri Furey, about living well with diabetes and my newest book, March 8, 2006

Borders - Book Signing (The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan). Virginia Beach, VA, February 25, 2006

Newsweek International. Interviewed by Mac Margolis in article entitled "Athletic Aging" about how exercise can combat diseases like diabetes, February 20, 2006 issue

American Diabetes Association 53rd Annual Postgraduate Course - Book Signing (Diabetes-Free Kids). San Francisco, CA, February 11, 2006

Ascencia News. Interviewed about my research and the benefits of exercise for people with diabetes for their quarterly newsletter distributed to health care providers, clinicians, and patients, January/February 2006

The Compass (published as a section of The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, VA). Feature article about my three books and American Diabetes Association-funded research projects, January 19, 2006

The Beacon (published as a section of The Virginian-Pilot in Virginia Beach, VA). Feature article about my three books and American Diabetes Association-funded research projects, January 12, 2006

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2005 <return to top>

Living the Life (www.cbn.com/livingthelife). Interviewed on show about diabetes prevention in youth and packing healthier school lunches aired nationwide on ABC Family channel, November 21, 2005 (reaired on March 10, 2006)

The Virginian-Pilot. Interviewed by Roberta Vowell in an article entitled "Gloss promises 'luscious lips' and 'inches off your hips'" about the probable effectiveness of a new lip gloss containing an appetite suppressant, p. E4 (Daily Break section), November 16, 2005

Voices Against Diabetes, Virginia Beach, VA. Live (Eagle 97.3 FM and 103 JAMZ) and taped interviews to help raise money for the Strelitz Diabetes Institutes at Eastern Virginia Medical School, aired on Hampton Roads Clear Channel and other radio stations, November 15, 2005

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” for program entitled “Exercise & Diabetes: Fall Into Exercise” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, September 8, 2005 (last chat as Diabetes Portal/Diabetes Station closed down in September)

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” for program entitled “Exercise & Diabetes: Get Out of the Pits” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, August 25, 2005

Borders - Book Signing (Diabetes-Free Kids), Virginia Beach, VA, August 20, 2005

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” for program entitled “Exercise & Diabetes: Sports Specific” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, August 11, 2005

Go Live Against Diabetes, Richmond, VA. Live interviews on WRXL 102.1 FM (The X) and WCDX Power 92.1 FM radio stations to raise money for the Strelitz Diabetes Institutes at Eastern Virginia Medical School, as well as taped interviews on other Richmond Clear Channel stations (WRVA, WTVR, and WBTJ), August 9, 2005

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” for program entitled “Exercise & Diabetes: Drink More...or Is It Less?” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, July 28, 2005

dLife TV. Guest appearance on segment of dLife TV (on CNBC; transcript and video clip available on dLife.com) as an expert on diabetes and exercise, July 24, 2005 (reaired on September 11, 2005)

The Virginian-Pilot. Quoted in article by Lorraine Eaton entitled "Weighted hoops make child's play out of getting trim" about the growing trend of using weighted hula hoops, p. E1 (front of Daily Break section), July 25, 2005

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” for program entitled “Exercise & Diabetes: Avoid the See-Saws” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, July 14, 2005

JD Balart's American Radio Journal, Fox News Radio WMET 1160 (National & Washington, D.C.). Guest on show discussing the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes in youth, July 14, 2005

Pilot/WVEC 13 News, broadcast on LNC Cox Cable channel 5 (Hampton Roads). Interviewed about the need for a new store carrying plus size younger women in Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach, 10:00 PM, July 13, 2005

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” for program entitled “Exercise & Diabetes: Fun in the Sun” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, June 23, 2005

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” for program entitled “Exercise & Diabetes: The Buck Stops Here” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, June 9, 2005

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2004 <return to top>

Tidewater Parent magazine. Interviewed extensively by Karen Haywood Queen in an article entitled "Winter Health Hazards to Avoid: A Simple Guide to Staying Safe," discussing healthy eating for kids during the holidays, 14(12), p. 35-36, December 2004

Tidewater Parent magazine. Interviewed extensively by Karen Haywood Queen in an article entitled "Avoiding the Holiday 5: Fend Off Weight Gain This Season with a Little Willpower and Common Sense," discussing healthy eating for kids during the holidays, 14(12), p. 19-20, December 2004

The Diabetes Self-Management Answer Book: 501 Tips and Secrets to Keep You Healthy. Contributing author of 40 Q&A on exercise and physical activity, 2004

TransitionTimes.com. Interviewed about carbohydrate loading and the diabetic athlete for an article appearing in this online triathlon magazine, www.transitiontimes.com, September 2004

Health magazine. Interviewed extensively by Karin Evans in an article entitled "On the Move to a Cure" about exercise for women with diabetes, p. 142-145, 180-182, September 2004

The Virginian-Pilot. Wrote op-ed article titled “Averting a Large-Scale Natural Disaster” about the current raging epidemics of sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, and diabetes (also in youth) in our nation, p. B9, May 26, 2004

Daily Press (Hampton Roads). Wrote op-ed article titled “Other Voices: A Large-Scale Natural Disaster” about the emerging epidemics of poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and diabetes in our nation, p. A7, May 17, 2004

Medical Beat with Kathryn Barrett. Hampton Roads Channel 13 (WVEC) News. Interviewed about the validity of the “4-minute workout” being done in a new Norfolk gym exclusively using the ROM-The Time Machine made by Exxersource of Van Nuys, CA, broadcast at 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM, April 29, 2004

TheraSense, Inc. "Ask The Educator". Provided answers to questions about exercise and diabetes for Q&A (“Beginner’s Guide to Exercise”), posted at www.therasense.com, April 1, 2004

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2003 <return to top>

Portfolio Magazine, “Research at Old Dominion University.” Featured along with five other prominent researchers from Old Dominion University in an ODU-sponsored pullout section, 21(43), pullout p. 19, October 28, 2003

About Diabetes Guide. Participated as expert for diabetes and exercise Q&A posted at http://diabetes.about.com, Fall 2003

Joe Wieder's Muscle & Fitness. Interviewed extensively by Mark Casselman in an article entitled "The Crucial Prick: Have Diabetes? Want a Great Physique? Master Testing to Reach Your Peak," 64(9), p. 106-108,110, September 2003

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2002 <return to top>

The Virginian-Pilot. Interviewed extensively by Tom Robinson in column entitled “Exercise can be fatal, but vegetating is deadlier,” p. C1 (front page of Sports section), July 2, 2002

Diabetes Focus, “Everyday Fitness With Sheri Colberg.” Featured article and interviews in quarterly publication, 2002-2003

Countdown Magazine (the official publication of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Interviewed extensively in article entitled “Wellness in Action” about fitness and diabetes, XXIII(2), p. 18-22,24-26, Spring 2002

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2001 <return to top>

Rediscover Eggs! A Newletter for Active Adults. Interviewed extensively in article entitled “Compete to Beat Diabetes!” about exercise benefits, diabetes prevention, exercise programming, and exercise precautions, 4(4), p. 2-3, December 2001

KMEL Radio, “Hagen’s Health and Fitness Show,” Melbourne, FL. Featured guest on hour-long, call-in radio show talking about insulin use and exercise, November 28, 2001

KMEL Radio, “Hagen’s Health and Fitness Show,” Melbourne, FL. Featured guest on hour-long, call-in radio show on health, fitness, and diabetes management, November 21, 2001

Newport News Daily Press. Interview in article titled “Controlling Diabetes” featuring information about diabetes, exercise, and my ongoing research studies in the Tidewater area, October 31, 2001

KMPH News Radio, Fresno (CA). Interviewed about diabetes and exercise and my presentation to the Diabetic Youth Foundation camp in Livermore, October 19, 2001

Tri-Valley Herald (Livermore, Pleasanton, and Castro Valley, CA). Interviewed about diabetes and exercise and my presentation to the Diabetic Youth Foundation Diabetes Camp, October 19, 2001

Norfolk Half Marathon. Guest presenter and book signing event at pre-event dinner at Norfolk Waterside Marriott, October 5, 2001

Today’s Health and Wellness. Interviewed in the cover article entitled “Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Keep the Diabetes Epidemic from Your Doorstep” about insulin sensitivity, exercise effects, and exercise guidelines, 2(5), p. 23-25, September/October 2001

Diabetes Interview. Answered “Letter to the Editor” entitled “Are There Body Builders With Diabetes?” 10(9), p. 14, September 2001

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” for program entitled “The High and Lowdown of Exercise” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, August 22, 2001

Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association National Meeting - Book Signing (The Diabetic Athlete). Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington D.C., August 9, 2001

"Smart Tip” health segment. Interviewed about the benefits of exercise for individuals with diabetes shown on local morning and midday newcasts on ABC'S KMGH (Denver), BC'S KERO (Bakersfield, CA), ABC'S WRTV (Indianapolis), ABC'S KGTV (San Diego), and NBC'S WJAC (Johnstown, PA), August 6-10, 2001

Men’s Fitness. Interviewed extensively in article entitled “The Diabetic Athlete” about overcoming insulin resistance, hypoglycemic unawareness, diabetic neuropathy, insulin dosing with exercise, and balancing food intake, 17(7), p. 36,38,40,139, August 2001

Diabetes Forecast - Live!, Edition #4: “Beating the Odds: Exercise, Goalsetting, and Overcoming Obstacles.” Interviewed on live audio internet broadcast along with Gary Hall, Jr. (Sydney Olympic gold medal swimmer with type 1 diabetes) and his physician, Dr. Ann Peters, as expert on diabetes and exercise, July 17, 2001

D’Feet Diabetes Gala Telethon.Taped vignette on diabetes, exercise and nutrition to show during telethon to raise money for diabetes research at the Strelitz Diabetes Institutes at EVMS, as well as interviewed live at the gala, broadcast locally in Hampton Roads on WAVY-TV10 and FOX-43 on June 23-25, 2001

Diabetes Interview (www.diabeteshealth.com). Answered reader question about exercising indoors during inclimate weather, 10(2), February 2001

Diabetes Station Chat Room. Guest “speaker” on program entitled “Exercise & Diabetes” hosted by DiabetesStation.org, January 11, 2001

Barnes & Noble - Book Signing (The Diabetic Athlete), Virginia Beach, VA, January 6, 2001

Previous Interviews & Appearances 2000/ 1999 <return to top>

Diabetes Interview (www.diabeteshealth.com). Interviewed extensively in the cover article entitled "The Benefits of Exercising Indoors: How Does It Help People with Diabetes?" Made comments about exercise equipment for individuals with diabetes, 93, 9(4), 38-40), April 2000

Women's Health Beat with Kathryn Barrett, Hampton Roads Channel 13 (WVEC) News. Interviewed about the safety of and precautions for aerobics classes done by postpartum women exercising with their babies in "snugglies", 11:00 PM, March 2, 2000

Diabetes Interview (www.diabeteshealth.com). Interviewed extensively in the cover article entitled "Making Strides: Walking Your way to Health." Made comments about energy expenditure through exercise, insulin sensitivity, and how to start walking programs for individuals with diabetes, 8(12), pg. 21,28, December 1999