Thanks & Acknowledgements

Writing a book is a collaborative effort, and this one is no exception. As co-authors, we would like to express our deep gratitude to the many individuals who have contributed their time, expertise, and support to make this book a reality.

First, thank our family and friends for your unwavering support and patience throughout this journey. Writing a book such as this requires sacrificing so many weekends and evenings. Your love and encouragement have been our constant source of strength.

We are indebted to the countless researchers and scientists whose work has laid the foundation for this book. Your dedication to advancing our understanding of exercise and diabetes has made this book possible. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the studies and shared their experiences. Your contributions have provided real-world insights that have greatly enriched this book.

We are grateful to Andrea Tryfonos, Christophe Kosinski, Pilar Scott, Henry Aspden, Wendy Frost, and Fabio Saviozzi, who all read an early version of the book and provided valuable feedback and suggestions. Thank you to Professors Anton Wagenmakers, Jørgen Wojtaszewski and Jørgen Jensen for valuable discussions related to some of the ideas in Chapter 8. A special thank you also goes to Thomas Züger, who was so kind as to write the book’s foreword and provide feedback on chapters. Your attention to detail has significantly improved the quality of this work. Also, a huge thank you to Fede Fontana, who produced all the illustrations and cover artwork.

Lastly, thank you to everyone who picks up this book or downloads the e-book version. Your interest in understanding the intersection of exercise and diabetes motivates us to share this knowledge. We hope this book serves as a valuable resource and inspires you to lead healthier, more active lives.

With gratitude,

Sam and Simon