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Glossary
Glucagon
Emergency medication used for severe hypoglycaemia.
Endurance Exercise
Prolonged aerobic activity such as running or cycling.
Anaerobic Exercise
Short, high-intensity activity such as sprinting or weightlifting.
Hybrid Exercise
Combination of aerobic and anaerobic activity.
Insulin Pump
Device delivering continuous insulin.
Hybrid Closed-Loop System
Automated insulin delivery guided by CGM.
Temporary Basal Rate
Temporary adjustment of basal insulin for exercise.
Recovery Hypoglycaemia
Delayed low blood glucose after exercise.
Overnight Hypoglycaemia
Low glucose occurring during sleep.
Rebound Hyperglycaemia
High glucose following treatment of hypoglycaemia.
Hydration Status
Level of body fluid balance.
Electrolytes
Minerals essential for muscle and nerve function.
Heat Stress
Physical strain caused by high temperatures.
Altitude Sickness
Symptoms caused by reduced oxygen at high altitude.
Muscle Glycogen
Stored carbohydrate in muscles.
Liver Glycogen
Stored carbohydrate in the liver.
Glucotoxicity
Damage caused by prolonged high glucose.
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)
Permission to use insulin under anti-doping rules.
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
Organization regulating doping control.
Pre-Exercise Glucose Target
Recommended glucose range before activity.
