Professor Richard Bracken

Professor

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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Engineering East
Bay Campus

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Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6986-6449

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About

Richard Bracken, is a Senior Academic in Exercise, Physiology and Biochemistry and contributes to teaching and research and innovation in School of Sports and Exercise Sciences.

Richard is Vice-Chair for the Exercise and Physical Activity study group (ExPAS) of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. He has published a high number of research articles and speaks regularly at conferences.

Richard has active global research links, with colleagues in Canada, US, Europe (Austria, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, UK and Italy).

Areas Of Expertise

Physical Exercise and Activity
Diet and Nutrition
Medications

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Energy Metabolism
Human Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Sports Physiology
Diabetes and Lifestyle

Publications

Research Highlights

Kilduff, L., Owen, N., & Bracken, R. (2011). Effect of Postactivation Potentiation on Swimming Starts in International Sprint Swimmers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318201bf7a, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6237
WEST, D., MORTON, R., Stephens, J., BAIN, S., Kilduff, L., LUZIO, S., STILL, R., Bracken, R., Bain, S., & Luzio, S. (2011). Isomaltulose Improves Postexercise Glycemia by Reducing CHO Oxidation in T1DM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(2), 204
https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181eb6147, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa9799
Stephens, J., Bodvarsdottir, T., Wareham, K., Prior, S., Bracken, R., Lowe, G., Rumley, A., Dunseath, G., Luzio, S., Deacon, C., Holst, J., Bain, S., Bracken, R., Dunseath, G., & Luzio, S. (2011). Effects of short-term therapy with glibenclamide and repaglinide on incretin hormones and oxidative damage associated with postprandial hyperglycaemia in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 94(2), 199-206.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2011.07.014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10733
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168822711003640
Kilduff, L., Owen, N., & Bracken, R. (2011). Relationships Between Force–Time Characteristics of the Isometric Midthigh Pull and Dynamic Performance in Professional Rugby League Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(11)
https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e318212dcd5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10799
Turner, D., Luzio, S., Gray, B., Dunseath, G., Rees, E., Kilduff, L., Campbell, M., West, D., Bain, S., Bracken, R., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., Bain, S., Dunseath, G., & Luzio, S. (2014). Impact of single and multiple sets of resistance exercise in type 1 diabetes. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, n/a-n/a.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12202, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa18537
Turner, D., Luzio, S., Kilduff, L., Gray, B., Dunseath, G., Bain, S., Campbell, M., West, D., Bracken, R., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., Bain, S., Dunseath, G., & Luzio, S. (2014). Reductions in resistance exercise-induced hyperglycaemic episodes are associated with circulating interleukin-6 in Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine, 31(8), 1009-1013.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12462, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa18538
Campbell, M., West, D., Bain, S., Kingsley, M., Foley, P., Kilduff, L., Turner, D., Gray, B., Stephens, J., Bracken, R., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., Stephens, J., & Bain, S. (2014). Simulated games activity vs continuous running exercise: A novel comparison of the glycemic and metabolic responses in T1DM patients. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, n/a-n/a.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12192, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19808
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Morgan, K., Mellalieu, S., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., & Stephens, J. (2014). Prevalence of Undiagnosed Cardiovascular Risk Factors and 10-Year CVD Risk in Male Steel Industry Workers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 56(5), 535-539.
https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000146, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19809
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., Stephens, J., Bracken, R., & Stephens, J. (2014). 'Prosiect Sir Gar': workplace-based cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk assessments. Occupational Medicine, 64(7), 549-556.
https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqu103, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19811
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Morgan, K., Mellalieu, S., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., Stephens, J., Bracken, R., & Stephens, J. (2014). Predicted 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease is influenced by the risk equation adopted: a cross-sectional analysis. British Journal of General Practice, 64(627), e634-e640.
https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp14X681805, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19812

All Research

Journal Articles

McCarthy, O., Christensen, M., Tawfik, S., Kristensen, K., Hartmann, B., Holst, J., Schmidt, S., Nørgaard, K., & Bracken, R. (2024). Metabolic and Hormonal Responses to Isomaltulose Ingestion Before or During Sustained Submaximal Exercise in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Using Automated Insulin Delivery Systems. Nutrients, 16(23), 4098
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16234098, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68485
Lundemose, S., McCarthy, O., Christensen, M., Laugesen, C., Bracken, R., Holst, J., Ranjan, A., & Nørgaard, K. (2024). Is low‐dose glucagon needed and effective in preventing fasted exercise‐induced hypoglycaemia in type 1 diabetes treated with the MiniMed 780G, an automated insulin delivery system?. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 0
https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.16103, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68504
Hamilton, R., McCarthy, O., Bain, S., & Bracken, R. (2024). Continuous measurement of interstitial glycaemia in professional female UCI world tour cyclists undertaking a 9‐day cycle training camp. European Journal of Sport Science, 24(11), 1573-1582.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12201, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68108
Kristensen, K., Ranjan, A., McCarthy, O., Bracken, R., Nørgaard, K., & Schmidt, S. (2024). Sensor-Based Glucose Metrics during Different Diet Compositions in Type 1 Diabetes—A Randomized One-Week Crossover Trial. Nutrients, 16(2), 199
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16020199, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65503
McCarthy, O., Christensen, M., Kristensen, K., Schmidt, S., Ranjan, A., Bain, S., Bracken, R., & Nørgaard, K. (2023). Automated Insulin Delivery Around Exercise in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 25(7), 476-484.
https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2023.0009, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63844
Churm, R., Williams, L., Dunseath, G., Prior, S., Bracken, R., Dunseath, G., Prior, S., & Bracken, R. (2023). The polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate lowers circulating catecholamine concentrations and alters lipid metabolism during graded exercise in man: a randomized cross-over study. European Journal of Nutrition, 62(3), 1517-1526.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-023-03092-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62385
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-023-03092-1
McCarthy, O., Christensen, M., Kristensen, K., Schmidt, S., Ranjan, A., Bain, S., Bracken, R., & Nørgaard, K. (2023). Glycemia Around Exercise in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Using Automated and Nonautomated Insulin Delivery Pumps: A Switch Pilot Trial. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 25(4), 287-292.
https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2022.0542, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63164
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/dia.2022.0542
Tan, A., Thomas, B., Campbell, M., Prior, S., Bracken, R., Churm, R., & Tan, A. (2023). Effects of exercise training on metabolic syndrome risk factors in post-menopausal women – A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Clinical Nutrition, 42(3), 337-351.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2023.01.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62276
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2023.01.008
McCarthy, O., Kristensen, K., Christensen, M., Schmidt, S., Ranjan, A., Nicholas, C., Bain, S., Nørgaard, K., & Bracken, R. (2023). Metabolic and physiological responses to graded exercise testing in individuals with type 1 diabetes using insulin pump therapy. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 25(3)
https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.14938, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62161
Pitt, J., Bracken, R., Scott, S., Fontana, F., Skroce, K., & McCarthy, O. (2022). Nutritional intake when cycling under racing and training conditions in professional male cyclists with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40(17), 1912-1918.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2022.2118944, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61179
McCarthy, O., Schmidt, S., Christensen, M., Bain, S., Nørgaard, K., & Bracken, R. (2022). The endocrine pancreas during exercise in people with and without type 1 diabetes: Beyond the beta-cell. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 13
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.981723, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61554
McCarthy, O., Pitt, J., Keay, N., Vestergaard, E., Tan, A., Churm, R., Rees, D., & Bracken, R. (2022). Passing on the exercise baton: What can endocrine patients learn from elite athletes?. Clinical Endocrinology, 96(6), 781-792.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cen.14683, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59308
McCarthy, O., Pitt, J., ECKSTEIN, M., MOSER, O., Bain, S., & Bracken, R. (2021). Pancreatic β-Cell Function Is Associated with Augmented Counterregulation to In-Exercise Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 53(7), 1326-1333.
https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000002613, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57228
McCarthy, O., Deere, R., Eckstein, M., Pitt, J., Wellman, B., Bain, S., Moser, O., & Bracken, R. (2021). Improved Nocturnal Glycaemia and Reduced Insulin Use Following Clinical Exercise Trial Participation in Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes. Frontiers in Public Health, 8
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.568832, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55783
McCarthy, O., Deere, R., Churm, R., Dunseath, G., Jones, C., Eckstein, M., Williams, D., Hayes, J., Pitt, J., Bain, S., Moser, O., & Bracken, R. (2021). Extent and prevalence of post-exercise and nocturnal hypoglycemia following peri-exercise bolus insulin adjustments in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 31(1), 227-236.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.numecd.2020.07.043, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55261
Eckstein, M., Farinha, J., McCarthy, O., West, D., Yardley, J., Bally, L., Zueger, T., Stettler, C., Boff, W., Reischak-Oliveira, A., Riddell, M., Zaharieva, D., Pieber, T., Müller, A., Birnbaumer, P., Aziz, F., Brugnara, L., Haahr, H., Zijlstra, E...., & Moser, O. (2021). Differences in Physiological Responses to Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Adults With and Without Type 1 Diabetes: A Pooled Analysis. Diabetes Care, 44(1), 240-247.
https://doi.org/10.2337/dc20-1496, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56214
Buckley, J., Riddell, M., Mellor, D., Bracken, R., Ross, M., LaGerche, A., & Poirier, P. (2020). Acute glycaemic management before, during and after exercise for cardiac rehabilitation participants with diabetes mellitus: a joint statement of the British and Canadian Associations of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, the International Council for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. British Journal of Sports Medicine, bjsports-2020.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102446, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56845
Eckstein, M., McCarthy, O., Tripolt, N., Müller, A., Birnbaumer, P., Pferschy, P., Hofmann, P., Bracken, R., Sourij, H., & Moser, O. (2020). Efficacy of Carbohydrate Supplementation Compared With Bolus Insulin Dose Reduction Around Exercise in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Retrospective, Controlled Analysis. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 44(8), 697-700.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.03.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53869
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.03.003
Moser, O., Riddell, M., Eckstein, M., Adolfsson, P., Rabasa‐Lhoret, R., Boom, L., Gillard, P., Nørgaard, K., Oliver, N., Zaharieva, D., Battelino, T., Beaufort, C., Bergenstal, R., Buckingham, B., Cengiz, E., Deeb, A., Heise, T., Heller, S., Kowalski, A...., & Mader, J. (2020). Glucose management for exercise using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and intermittently scanned CGM (isCGM) systems in type 1 diabetes: position statement of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) endorsed by JDRF and supported by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Pediatric Diabetes, 21(8), 1375-1393.
https://doi.org/10.1111/pedi.13105, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55486
McCarthy, O., Pitt, J., Churm, R., Dunseath, G., Jones, C., Bally, L., Nakas, C., Deere, R., Eckstein, M., Bain, S., Moser, O., & Bracken, R. (2020). Metabolomic, hormonal and physiological responses to hypoglycemia versus euglycemia during exercise in adults with type 1 diabetes. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, 8(1)
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-001577, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55338
Moser, O., Dietrich, M., McCarthy, O., Bracken, R., & Eckstein, M. (2020). Bolus insulin dose depends on previous‐day race intensity during 5 days of professional road‐cycle racing in athletes with type 1 diabetes: A prospective observational study. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 22(10), 1714-1721.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.14083, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55190
Keay, N. & Bracken, R. (2020). Managing type 1 diabetes in the active population. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(13), 809-810.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-101368, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52862
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-101368
Scott, S., Christiansen, M., Fontana, F., Stettler, C., Bracken, R., Hayes, C., Fisher, M., Bode, B., Lagrou, P., Southerland, P., & Riddell, M. (2020). Evaluation of Factors Related to Glycemic Management in Professional Cyclists With Type 1 Diabetes Over a 7-Day Stage Race. Diabetes Care, 43(5), 1142-1145.
https://doi.org/10.2337/dc19-2302, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55188
McCarthy, O., Eckstein, M., Scott, S., Fontana, F., Christiansen, M., Stettler, C., Fisher, M., Bode, B., Riddell, M., Hayes, C., Lagrou, P., Southerland, P., Moser, O., & Bracken, R. (2020). Glycemic responses to strenuous training in male professional cyclists with type 1 diabetes: a prospective observational study. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, 8(1)
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-001245, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55189
Hanley, S., Knight, C., Glenn, N., Stephens, J., & Bracken, R. (2019). ‘What’s the point in extending your life if this is your life’: A qualitative exploration of pre-surgery, short-term and long-term responses to bariatric surgery. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 12(4), 530-547.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2019.1640779, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50999
Moser, O., Eckstein, M., McCarthy, O., Deere, R., Pitt, J., Williams, D., Hayes, J., Sourij, H., Bain, S., & Bracken, R. (2019). Performance of the Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring (flash GM) system in individuals with type 1 diabetes: A secondary outcome analysis of a randomized crossover trial. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 21(11), 2505-2512.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.13835, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51468
McCarthy, O., Moser, O., Eckstein, M., Bain, S., Pitt, J., & Bracken, R. (2019). Supplementary Nitric Oxide Donors and Exercise as Potential Means to Improve Vascular Health in People with Type 1 Diabetes: Yes to NO?. Nutrients, 11(7), 1571
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11071571, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51072
Moser, O., Eckstein, M., Mueller, A., Birnbaumer, P., Aberer, F., Koehler, G., Sourij, C., Kojzar, H., Pferschy, P., Dietz, P., Bracken, R., Hofmann, P., & Sourij, H. (2019). Pre-Exercise Blood Glucose Levels Determine the Amount of Orally Administered Carbohydrates during Physical Exercise in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes—A Randomized Cross-Over Trial. Nutrients, 11(6)
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11061287, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50972
Moser, O., Eckstein, M., Mueller, A., Birnbaumer, P., Aberer, F., Koehler, G., Sourij, C., Kojzar, H., Holler, P., Simi, H., Pferschy, P., Dietz, P., Bracken, R., Hofmann, P., Sourij, H., & Bracken, R. (2019). Impact of physical exercise on sensor performance of the FreeStyle Libre intermittently viewed continuous glucose monitoring system in people with Type 1 diabetes: a randomized crossover trial. Diabetic Medicine, 36(5), 606-611.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.13909, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49756
Eckstein, M., Williams, D., O'Neil, L., Hayes, J., Stephens, J., & Bracken, R. (2019). Physical exercise and non‐insulin glucose‐lowering therapies in the management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: a clinical review. Diabetic Medicine, 36(3), 349-358.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.13865, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa47934
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dme.13865
Eckstein, M., Lawrence, J., Otto, C., Kotsch, P., Messerschmidt, J., Bracken, R., & Moser, O. (2018). Impairments of postural control, functional performance and strength in morbidly obese patients awaiting bariatric surgery in comparison to healthy individuals. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(5), 663-668.
https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.30.663, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50336
Yardley, J., Brockman, N., & Bracken, R. (2018). Could Age, Sex and Physical Fitness Affect Blood Glucose Responses to Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes?. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 9
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2018.00674, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa45945
Moser, O., Eckstein, M., Mueller, A., Birnbaumer, P., Aberer, F., Koehler, G., Sourij, C., Kojzar, H., Holler, P., Simi, H., Pferschy, P., Dietz, P., Bracken, R., Hofmann, P., & Sourij, H. (2018). Reduction in insulin degludec dosing for multiple exercise sessions improves time spent in euglycaemia in people with type 1 diabetes: A randomized crossover trial. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 21(2), 349-356.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.13534, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44852
Moser, O., Tschakert, G., Mueller, A., Groeschl, W., Eckstein, M., Koehler, G., Bracken, R., Pieber, T., & Hofmann, P. (2018). Different Heart Rate Patterns During Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise (CPX) Testing in Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 9
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2018.00585, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa45475
Moser, O., Eckstein, M., McCarthy, O., Deere, R., Bain, S., Haahr, H., Zijlstra, E., Heise, T., & Bracken, R. (2018). Heart rate dynamics during cardio-pulmonary exercise testing are associated with glycemic control in individuals with type 1 diabetes. PLOS ONE, 13(4), e0194750
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194750, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39472
Moser, O., Yardley, J., & Bracken, R. (2018). Interstitial Glucose and Physical Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes: Integrative Physiology, Technology, and the Gap In-Between. Nutrients, 10(1), 93
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10010093, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38395
Moser, O., Yardley, J., & Bracken, R. (2018). Interstitial Glucose and Physical Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes: Integrative Physiology, Technology, and the Gap In-Between. Nutrients, 10(1), 93
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10010093, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38098
Battista, E., Bracken, R., Stephens, J., Rice, S., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Mellalieu, S., & Bracken, R. (2017). Workplace delivery of a dietitian-led cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes prevention programme: A qualitative study of participants’ experiences in the context of Basic Needs Theory. Nutrition Bulletin, 42(4), 309-320.
https://doi.org/10.1111/nbu.12292, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa36827
Moser, O., Tschakert, G., Mueller, A., Groeschl, W., Pieber, T., Koehler, G., Eckstein, M., Bracken, R., & Hofmann, P. (2017). Atypical blood glucose response to continuous and interval exercise in a person with type 1 diabetes: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 11(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1355-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa36814
Gray, B., Stephens, J., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Davies, C., & Bracken, R. (2017). Role of cardiorespiratory fitness in lifetime cardiovascular risk prediction models: a cross-sectional analysis. The Lancet, 390, S40
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32975-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa37110
Moser, O., Eckstein, M., McCarthy, O., Deere, R., Bain, S., Haahr, H., Zijlstra, E., & Bracken, R. (2017). Poor glycaemic control is associated with reduced exercise performance and oxygen economy during cardio-pulmonary exercise testing in people with type 1 diabetes. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, 9(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-017-0294-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa37329
Russell, M., Birch, J., Love, T., Cook, C., Bracken, R., Taylor, T., Swift, E., Cockburn, E., Finn, C., Cunningham, D., Wilson, L., Kilduff, L., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., & Love, T. (2017). The effects of a single whole body cryotherapy exposure on physiological, performance and perceptual responses of professional academy soccer players following repeated sprint exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(2), 415-421.
https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001505, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27746
Gray, B., Stephens, J., Williams, S., Davies, C., Turner, D., Bracken, R., & Bracken, R. (2017). Cardiorespiratory fitness testing and cardiovascular disease risk in male steelworkers. Occupational Medicine, 67(1), 38-43.
https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqw131, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa36817
Gray, B., Stephens, J., Turner, D., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Morgan, K., Williams, M., Rice, S., Bracken, R., Bracken, R., & Stephens, J. (2017). A non-exercise method to determine cardiorespiratory fitness identifies females predicted to be at 'high risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research, 14(1), 47-54.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1479164116666476, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31532
West, D., Russell, M., Bracken, R., Cook, C., Giroud, T., & Kilduff, L. (2016). Post-warmup strategies to maintain body temperature and physical performance in professional rugby union players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34(2), 110-115.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1040825, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24242
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Long, S., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Davies, C., Morgan, K., Williams, M., Rice, S., Stephens, J., & Bracken, R. (2016). A workplace-based risk assessment improves predicted lifetime cardiovascular disease risk in male steelworkers. Public Health, 138, 160-163.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2016.03.023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50339
Bracken, R. & Kilduff, L. (2016). Improved end-stage high-intensity performance but similar glycemic responses after waxy barley starch ingestion compared to dextrose in type 1 diabetes. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 56(11), 1392-1400.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50338
https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/sports-med-physical-fitness/article.php?cod=R40Y2016N11A1392
Bracken, R. (2016). Improved end-stage high intensity performance but similar glycaemic responses after waxy barley starch ingestion compared to dextrose in type 1 diabetes.. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 56(11), 1392-1400.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27009
https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/sports-med-physical-fitness/article.php?cod=R40Y2016N11A1392
Russell, M., King, A., Bracken, R., Cook, C., Giroud, T., & Kilduff, L. (2016). A Comparison of Different Modes of Morning Priming Exercise on Afternoon Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11(6), 763-767.
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0508, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50342
Knight, C., Lowe, R., & Bracken, R. (2016). Type 1 diabetes and physical activity: An assessment of knowledge and needs in healthcare practitioners. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 20(8), 271-277.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29845
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Morgan, K., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., & Stephens, J. (2016). Examining the relationship between HbA1c and diabetes risk models in a European population indicates a lower threshold to identify ‘high risk’ is required. Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research, 13(3), 228-235.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1479164116629351, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26733
Turner, D., Gray, B., Luzio, S., Dunseath, G., Bain, S., Hanley, S., Richards, A., Rhydderch, D., Ayles, M., Kilduff, L., Campbell, M., West, D., & Bracken, R. (2016). Similar magnitude of post-exercise hyperglycemia despite manipulating resistance exercise intensity in type 1 diabetes individuals. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 26(4), 404-412.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12472, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20927
Russell, M., Sparkes, W., Northeast, J., Cook, C., Bracken, R., & Kilduff, L. (2016). Relationships between match activities and peak power output and Creatine Kinase responses to professional reserve team soccer match-play. Human Movement Science, 45, 96-101.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2015.11.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24696
Heise, T., Bain, S., Bracken, R., Zijlstra, E., Nosek, L., Stender‐Petersen, K., Rabøl, R., Rowe, E., & Haahr, H. (2016). Similar risk of exercise‐related hypoglycaemia for insulin degludec to that for insulin glargine in patients with type 1 diabetes: a randomized cross‐over trial. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 18(2), 196-199.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.12588, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27008
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dom.12588
Mallipedhi, A., Prior, S., Dunseath, G., Bracken, R., Barry, J., Caplin, S., Eyre, N., Morgan, J., Baxter, J., O’Sullivan, S., Sarmad, S., Barrett, D., Bain, S., Luzio, S., Stephens, J., & Luzio, S. (2015). Changes in Plasma Levels of N-Arachidonoyl Ethanolamine and N-Palmitoylethanolamine following Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Females with Impaired Glucose Homeostasis. Journal of Diabetes Research, 2015, 1-8.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/680867, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20528
Mallipedhi, A., Min, T., Prior, S., MacIver, C., Luzio, S., Dunseath, G., Bracken, R., Islam, S., Barry, J., Caplin, S., Stephens, J., & Luzio, S. (2015). Association between the preoperative fasting and postprandial C-peptide AUC with resolution of type 2 diabetes 6 months following bariatric surgery. Metabolism
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2015.08.009, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22971
Turner, D., Luzio, S., Gray, B., Bain, S., Hanley, S., Richards, A., Rhydderch, D., Martin, R., Campbell, M., Kilduff, L., West, D., Bracken, R., & Luzio, S. (2015). Algorithm that delivers an individualized rapid-acting insulin dose after morning resistance exercise counters post-exercise hyperglycaemia in people with Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine, n/a-n/a.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12870, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24237
Gray, B., Stephens, J., Williams, S., Davies, C., Turner, D., Bracken, R., Bracken, R., & Stephens, J. (2015). Cardiorespiratory fitness is a stronger indicator of cardiometabolic risk factors and risk prediction than self-reported physical activity levels. Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research, 12(6), 428-435.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1479164115599907, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24363
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Morgan, K., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., Stephens, J., Bracken, R., & Stephens, J. (2015). Different type 2 diabetes risk assessments predict dissimilar numbers at 'high risk': a retrospective analysis of diabetes risk-assessment tools. British Journal of General Practice, 65(641), e852-e860.
https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp15X687661, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24987
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Morgan, K., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., & Stephens, J. (2015). Different type 2 diabetes risk assessments predict dissimilar numbers at ‘high risk’: a retrospective analysis of diabetes risk-assessment tools. British Journal of General Practice, 65(641), e852-e860.
https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp15X687661, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50347
Shearer, D., Kilduff, L., Finn, C., Jones, R., Bracken, R., Mellalieu, S., Owen, N., Crewther, B., Cook, C., & Owen, N. (2015). Measuring Recovery in Elite Rugby Players: The Brief Assessment of Mood, Endocrine Changes, and Power. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86(4), 379-386.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2015.1066927, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22953
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/02701367.2015.1066927#.VdV-FHgk_dk
Taylor, T., West, D., Howatson, G., Jones, C., Bracken, R., Love, T., Cook, C., Swift, E., Baker, J., Kilduff, L., & Love, T. (2015). The impact of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on recovery after intensive, muscle damaging, maximal speed training in professional team sports players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18(3), 328-332.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.04.004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20614
Campbell, M., Walker, M., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Stevenson, E., Gonzalez, J., Shaw, J., & West, D. (2015). Insulin therapy and dietary adjustments to normalize glycemia and prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia after evening exercise in type 1 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, 3(1)
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2015-000085, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22133
Lucia, A., Russell, M., West, D., Briggs, M., Bracken, R., Cook, C., Giroud, T., Gill, N., & Kilduff, L. (2015). A Passive Heat Maintenance Strategy Implemented during a Simulated Half-Time Improves Lower Body Power Output and Repeated Sprint Ability in Professional Rugby Union Players. PLOS ONE, 10(3), e0119374
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0119374, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21325
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0119374
Turner, D., Luzio, S., Gray, B., Dunseath, G., Rees, E., Kilduff, L., Campbell, M., West, D., Bain, S., Bracken, R., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., Bain, S., Dunseath, G., & Luzio, S. (2014). Impact of single and multiple sets of resistance exercise in type 1 diabetes. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, n/a-n/a.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12202, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa18537
Turner, D., Luzio, S., Kilduff, L., Gray, B., Dunseath, G., Bain, S., Campbell, M., West, D., Bracken, R., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., Bain, S., Dunseath, G., & Luzio, S. (2014). Reductions in resistance exercise-induced hyperglycaemic episodes are associated with circulating interleukin-6 in Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine, 31(8), 1009-1013.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12462, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa18538
Campbell, M., West, D., Bain, S., Kingsley, M., Foley, P., Kilduff, L., Turner, D., Gray, B., Stephens, J., Bracken, R., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., Stephens, J., & Bain, S. (2014). Simulated games activity vs continuous running exercise: A novel comparison of the glycemic and metabolic responses in T1DM patients. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, n/a-n/a.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12192, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19808
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Morgan, K., Mellalieu, S., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., & Stephens, J. (2014). Prevalence of Undiagnosed Cardiovascular Risk Factors and 10-Year CVD Risk in Male Steel Industry Workers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 56(5), 535-539.
https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000146, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19809
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., Stephens, J., Bracken, R., & Stephens, J. (2014). 'Prosiect Sir Gar': workplace-based cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk assessments. Occupational Medicine, 64(7), 549-556.
https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqu103, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19811
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Morgan, K., Mellalieu, S., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., Stephens, J., Bracken, R., & Stephens, J. (2014). Predicted 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease is influenced by the risk equation adopted: a cross-sectional analysis. British Journal of General Practice, 64(627), e634-e640.
https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp14X681805, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19812
Russell, M., Sparkes, W., Northeast, J., Cook, C., Love, T., Bracken, R., Kilduff, L., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., & Love, T. (2014). Changes in acceleration and deceleration capacity throughout professional soccer match-play. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 1
https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000805, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23388
Jones, M., West, D., Harrington, B., Cook, C., Bracken, R., Shearer, D., & Kilduff, L. (2014). Match play performance characteristics that predict post-match creatine kinase responses in professional rugby union players. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 6(1), 38
https://doi.org/10.1186/2052-1847-6-38, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24254
West, D., Cook, C., Stokes, K., Atkinson, P., Drawer, S., Bracken, R., & Kilduff, L. (2014). Profiling the time-course changes in neuromuscular function and muscle damage over two consecutive tournament stages in elite rugby sevens players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 17(6), 688-692.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2013.11.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24264
Gray, B., Bracken, R., Turner, D., Morgan, K., Mellalieu, S., Thomas, M., Williams, S., Williams, M., Rice, S., & Stephens, J. (2014). Prevalence of metabolic risk factors and associated 10-year prediction of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in female employees. Practical Diabetes, 31(7), 281-285.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.1885, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50362
Bracken, R. (2014). Examining the levels of occupational physical activity and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes Pages: 293 - 298. Diabetes & Primary Care, 16(6), 293-298.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50357
Bracken, R. (2014). Comparison of the metabolic responses to ingestion of hydrothermally processed high-amylopectin content maize, uncooked maize starch or dextrose in healthy individuals. British Journal of Nutrition, 111(07), 1231-1238.
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114513003619, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27018
Campbell, M., Walker, M., Trenell, M., Stevenson, E., Turner, D., Bracken, R., Shaw, J., & West, D. (2014). A Low–Glycemic Index Meal and Bedtime Snack Prevents Postprandial Hyperglycemia and Associated Rises in Inflammatory Markers, Providing Protection From Early but Not Late Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Following Evening Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care, 37(7), 1845-1853.
https://doi.org/10.2337/dc14-0186, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27013
http://dx.doi.org/10.2337/dc14-0186
Campbell, M., Walker, M., Trenell, M., Luzio, S., Dunseath, G., Tuner, D., Bracken, R., Bain, S., Russell, M., Stevenson, E., West, D., & Luzio, S. (2014). Metabolic Implications when Employing Heavy Pre- and Post-Exercise Rapid-Acting Insulin Reductions to Prevent Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes Patients: A Randomised Clinical Trial. PLoS ONE, 9(5)
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0097143, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27012
Campbell, M., Walker, M., Trenell, M., Jakovljevic, D., Stevenson, E., Bracken, R., Bain, S., West, D., & Bracken, R. (2013). Large Pre- and Postexercise Rapid-Acting Insulin Reductions Preserve Glycemia and Prevent Early- but Not Late-Onset Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care, 36(8), 2217-2224.
https://doi.org/10.2337/dc12-2467, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16334
Bracken, R., PAGE, R., GRAY, B., Kilduff, L., WEST, D., Stephens, J., & BAIN, S. (2012). Isomaltulose Improves Glycemia and Maintains Run Performance in Type 1 Diabetes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 44(5), 800-808.
https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31823f6557, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12793
Bracken, R. (2012). Pre-exercise Insulin and Carbohydrate Strategies in the Exercising T1DM Individual.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-754-9_3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10801
Kilduff, L., Owen, N., & Bracken, R. (2011). Effect of Postactivation Potentiation on Swimming Starts in International Sprint Swimmers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318201bf7a, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6237
Stephens, J., Bodvarsdottir, T., Wareham, K., Prior, S., Bracken, R., Lowe, G., Rumley, A., Dunseath, G., Luzio, S., Deacon, C., Holst, J., Bain, S., Bracken, R., Dunseath, G., & Luzio, S. (2011). Effects of short-term therapy with glibenclamide and repaglinide on incretin hormones and oxidative damage associated with postprandial hyperglycaemia in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 94(2), 199-206.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2011.07.014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10733
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168822711003640
Kilduff, L., Owen, N., & Bracken, R. (2011). Relationships Between Force–Time Characteristics of the Isometric Midthigh Pull and Dynamic Performance in Professional Rugby League Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(11)
https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e318212dcd5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10799
Bracken, R., West, D., Stephens, J., Kilduff, L., Luzio, S., Bain, S., Kilduff, L., Bracken, R., & Luzio, S. (2011). Impact of pre-exercise rapid-acting insulin reductions on ketogenesis following running in Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine, 28(2), 218-222.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.03162.x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12265
West, D., Stephens, J., Bain, S., Kilduff, L., Luzio, S., Still, R., & Bracken, R. (2011). A combined insulin reduction and carbohydrate feeding strategy 30 min before running best preserves blood glucose concentration after exercise through improved fuel oxidation in type 1 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Sports Sciences, 29(3), 279-289.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2010.531753, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12469
WEST, D., MORTON, R., Stephens, J., BAIN, S., Kilduff, L., LUZIO, S., STILL, R., Bracken, R., Bain, S., & Luzio, S. (2011). Isomaltulose Improves Postexercise Glycemia by Reducing CHO Oxidation in T1DM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(2), 204
https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181eb6147, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa9799
Bracken, R. (2010). Heart rate prescribed walking training improves cardiorespiratory fitness but not glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Sports Sciences
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410903365685, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6258
Bracken, R. (2010). Blood glucose responses to reductions in pre-exercise rapid-acting insulin for 24 h after running in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Sports Sciences
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640411003734093, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6259
Bracken, R. & Brooks, S. (2010). Plasma catecholamine and nephrine responses following 7 weeks of sprint cycle training. Amino Acids, 38(5), 1351-1359.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00726-009-0343-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6265
Bracken, R., Edavalath, M., Morton, R., West, D., Fielding, A., Luzio, S., Underwood, P., Stephens, J., Bracken, R., & Luzio, S. (2010). Exercise-induced hyperglycaemia in the absence of diabetes. Diabetic Medicine, 27(6), 723-724.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.02960.x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12470
Bracken, R., Linnane, D., & Brooks, S. (2009). Plasma catecholamine and nephrine responses to brief intermittent maximal intensity exercise. Amino Acids, 36(2), 209-217.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00726-008-0049-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6266

Supervision

The characterisation of cardiovsacular risk around exercise and risk modelling in people with type 1 diabetes. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Rachel Churm
Building back healthier communities step-by-step: Walking Rugby as a means to improve metabolic and cardiovascular health in South Wales. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Rachel Churm
An investigation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Glycaemic management in an athletic cohort and its potential impact on exercise performance. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Steve Bain
Evaluation of lifestyle modification on cardiometabolic risk markers in overweight post-menopausal women: a ghrelin-mediated response? (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Rachel Churm
Feasibility of integrating faster-acting insulin aspart with dose adjustments as part of multiple daily insulin regimen around physical exercise in adults with type 1 diabetes (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Steve Bain
The impact of endurance exercise and carbohydate feeding on hepatic enzymes in ultra-endurancce athletics (awarded 2024)

MSc

Other supervisor: Dr Rachel Churm
THE BLOOD GLUCOSE RESPONSES DURING INCREMENTAL CYCLING IN TYPE 1 DIABETES PATIENTS MANAGED WITH INSULIN PUMP. (awarded 2023)

MSc

Other supervisor: Miss Olivia Mccarthy
Furthering the understanding of interstitial glucose on ECG metrics in people with type 1 diabetes. (awarded 2023)

MSc

Other supervisor: Prof Steve Bain
Blood glucose response to cardio-pulmonary exercise testing in individuals with type 1 diabetes. (awarded 2023)

MSc

Other supervisor: Dr Andrew Bloodworth

Taught Modules

SR-334 Sport and Exercise Physiology

The primary aims of the module are to provide a strong theoretical and practical background in the use of current lab and field-based physiological tests used by sports and exercise physiologists in the areas of (i) endurance (ii) sprinting (iii) team sports (iv) strength events. A secondary aim of this module is to explore the impact of alterations in human body thermoregulation on the above mentioned types of exercise.

Key Grants and Projects

Healthy Oats: EU InterReg 2021 - 2023

, € 2.1 M
Novo Nordisk A/S 2016

, £550,000
Horizon 2020: COFUND 2017 - 2019

, € 200,000

Other Roles

Vice Chair, Exercise and Physical Activity Study Group: European Association

2016 - Present
Executive Group Member and Strategic Lead, Diabetes Research Unit, Cymru, Lifestyle

2010 - 2021

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Welsh Exercise Medicine Symposium, keynote

January 2020

Cardiff
Steno Diabetes Centre, Denmark, keynote

January 2020

Aarhus
Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes, Spain

February 2020

Madrid
British Council Symposium for Sports and Exercise Sciences

February 2020

Bahrain
Chair of Physical Activity Session: European Association for the Study of Diabetes, e-conference.

September 2020

Vienna *e-delivery
Physical Activity for the Serious Exerciser with Type 1 diabetes, Novo Nordisk

December 2020

*e-delivery
Danish Diabetes Academy Winter School

October 2019

Malaga
55th EASD Annual Meeting European Association for Study of Diabetes; Exercise & Physical Activity Study group.

September 2019

Barcelona
Global Diabetes Summit Novo Nordisk UK Investigator Studies meeting

September 2019

Frankfurt
Diabetes Research Unit Annual General meeting

May 2019

Swansea
Welsh Endocrine and Diabetes Society, keynote

May 2019

Cardiff
Steno Grand Round, Steno Diabetes Centre

November 2018

Copenhagen
International Biomedical Scientific Conference, Bulgaria

November 2018

Sofia
Obesity Research Group, Swansea University

October 2018

Swansea
Team Novo Nordisk Research Consortium meeting

October 2018

Berlin
54th EASD Annual Meeting European Association for Study of Diabetes; Exercise & Physical Activity Study group.

October 2018

Berlin
Diabetes Research Unit-Diabetes UK, Cymru Public Event (Lead organiser and Chair)

June 2018

Swansea
MediWales

June 2018

Swansea
Novo Nordisk European Investigator Sponsored Studies meeting on Insulins

June 2018

Frankfurt
Primary Care Diabetes Society Annual meeting

May 2018

Cardiff
British Association for Sports and Exercise Medicine

May 2018

Doncaster
International Diabetes Federation

December 2017

Abu Dhabi
Physiological Society Institution Representatives meeting

November 2017

London
Diabetes UK, IDia, 10 year Anniversary meeting

November 2017

London
JDRF Peak Performance Programme

October 2017

Bimingham
53rd EASD Annual Meeting European Association for Study of Diabetes; Exercise and Physical Activity Study group.

September 2017

Lisbon
Association for Study of Obesity

September 2017

Glamorgan
Diabetes Research Unit-Diabetes UK, Cymru Public Event

July 2017

Swansea
Welsh Endocrine and Diabetes Society

May 2017

Cardiff
JDRF Peak Performance Programme

May 2017

Copenhagen
JDRF Peak Performance Programme

March 2017

Pheonix

Professor Richard Bracken

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Supervision

The characterisation of cardiovsacular risk around exercise and risk modelling in people with type 1 diabetes. (current)

Building back healthier communities step-by-step: Walking Rugby as a means to improve metabolic and cardiovascular health in South Wales. (current)

An investigation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Glycaemic management in an athletic cohort and its potential impact on exercise performance. (current)

Evaluation of lifestyle modification on cardiometabolic risk markers in overweight post-menopausal women: a ghrelin-mediated response? (awarded 2024)

Feasibility of integrating faster-acting insulin aspart with dose adjustments as part of multiple daily insulin regimen around physical exercise in adults with type 1 diabetes (current)

The impact of endurance exercise and carbohydate feeding on hepatic enzymes in ultra-endurancce athletics (awarded 2024)

THE BLOOD GLUCOSE RESPONSES DURING INCREMENTAL CYCLING IN TYPE 1 DIABETES PATIENTS MANAGED WITH INSULIN PUMP. (awarded 2023)

Furthering the understanding of interstitial glucose on ECG metrics in people with type 1 diabetes. (awarded 2023)

Blood glucose response to cardio-pulmonary exercise testing in individuals with type 1 diabetes. (awarded 2023)

Taught Modules

SR-334 Sport and Exercise Physiology

Key Grants and Projects

Healthy Oats: EU InterReg 2021 - 2023

Novo Nordisk A/S 2016

Horizon 2020: COFUND 2017 - 2019

Other Roles

Vice Chair, Exercise and Physical Activity Study Group: European Association

Executive Group Member and Strategic Lead, Diabetes Research Unit, Cymru, Lifestyle

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Welsh Exercise Medicine Symposium, keynote

Steno Diabetes Centre, Denmark, keynote

Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes, Spain

British Council Symposium for Sports and Exercise Sciences

Chair of Physical Activity Session: European Association for the Study of Diabetes, e-conference.

Physical Activity for the Serious Exerciser with Type 1 diabetes, Novo Nordisk

Danish Diabetes Academy Winter School

55th EASD Annual Meeting European Association for Study of Diabetes; Exercise & Physical Activity Study group.

Global Diabetes Summit Novo Nordisk UK Investigator Studies meeting

Diabetes Research Unit Annual General meeting

Welsh Endocrine and Diabetes Society, keynote

Steno Grand Round, Steno Diabetes Centre

International Biomedical Scientific Conference, Bulgaria

Obesity Research Group, Swansea University

Team Novo Nordisk Research Consortium meeting

54th EASD Annual Meeting European Association for Study of Diabetes; Exercise & Physical Activity Study group.

Diabetes Research Unit-Diabetes UK, Cymru Public Event (Lead organiser and Chair)

MediWales

Novo Nordisk European Investigator Sponsored Studies meeting on Insulins

Primary Care Diabetes Society Annual meeting

British Association for Sports and Exercise Medicine

International Diabetes Federation

Physiological Society Institution Representatives meeting

Diabetes UK, IDia, 10 year Anniversary meeting

JDRF Peak Performance Programme

53rd EASD Annual Meeting European Association for Study of Diabetes; Exercise and Physical Activity Study group.

Association for Study of Obesity

Diabetes Research Unit-Diabetes UK, Cymru Public Event

Welsh Endocrine and Diabetes Society

JDRF Peak Performance Programme

JDRF Peak Performance Programme

Professor Richard Bracken: Inaugural Lecture, 2022