tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post7530308648845383673..comments2024-01-31T15:10:50.656-06:00Comments on Diabetes Life Balance: Wow! Exercise make your blood sugar go lowWendy Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-34775018759940271682013-02-25T13:06:52.470-06:002013-02-25T13:06:52.470-06:00Echoing what others have said. When I use a temp r...Echoing what others have said. When I use a temp rate for exercise, I have to start it a good 60-90 minutes ahead of time otherwise it's pretty useless. <br /><br />It's lots of trial and error, and keeping some notes. <br /><br />I also heard that rapid drops from exercise can usually be tracked back to some insulin being on board, where a slower drop can be from too much basal insulin.<br /><br />Hope that helps! Stick with it - you can do it!Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881833642347872927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-87448073825184655732013-02-24T18:48:17.531-06:002013-02-24T18:48:17.531-06:00Its so hard to know what to do when starting! What...Its so hard to know what to do when starting! What works for me is reducing basal an hour ahead of time and having a small 6c snack at that time, no bolus for it of course! Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009502794324247532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-73618679791292784642013-02-24T14:29:53.324-06:002013-02-24T14:29:53.324-06:00Hi Ryan,
Thanks so much for your comment. I am no...Hi Ryan,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment. I am not in good shape, so this it's exactly the advice I need. I would love to review the book you mentioned.<br /><br />I could see the possibility of needing an alternate lower basal pattern on work out days. I look forward to getting this as right as possible. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />WendyWendy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-86215214517890820082013-02-24T14:29:34.564-06:002013-02-24T14:29:34.564-06:00Hi Ryan,
Thanks so much for your comment. I am no...Hi Ryan,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment. I am not in good shape, so this it's exactly the advice I need. I would love to review the book you mentioned.<br /><br />I could see the possibility of needing an alternate lower basal pattern on work out days. I look forward to getting this as right as possible. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />WendyWendy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-25565391675610560012013-02-24T13:47:09.666-06:002013-02-24T13:47:09.666-06:00Wendy,
In my opinion, you absolutely must suspend...Wendy,<br /><br />In my opinion, you absolutely must suspend your pump. At the very minimum, this should be done while you work out. Potentially, you must switch off the pump 30 minutes or more before you go.<br /><br />But this changes as your body gets in better shape. If you are in good shape, theoretically your blood sugar should rise as you perform intense aerobic activity, and then plummet anywhere between 1 and 24 hours afterward.<br /><br />I know you use CGM, so your best bet is to lean heavily on what CGM tells you about your workout/post-workout BG levels. You always have to carry sugar with you while you run, because exercise-induced hypoglycemia is extremely unpredictable. <br /><br />I, personally, was not able to successfully run while on the insulin pump. For whatever reason, MDI therapy works better for me.<br /><br />I have a PDF copy of a book about exercise and type 1 diabetes that I would be happy to share with you, if you are interested. I found it very helpful. If you'd like to read it, send me an email and I'll forward it on to you. johnlocke.jr (at) gmail (dot) com<br /><br />Best of luck!RP Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028013805248797978noreply@blogger.com