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<blockquote data-quote="Bebo321" data-source="post: 890822" data-attributes="member: 68730"><p>Hey there!</p><p>Great you're getting back into the gym - take it easy to start with though after your health scare.</p><p>For cardio work it is likely that you will actually get a rise in blood glucose levels (at least initially). This is because with cardio work your heart rate can become elevated quite significantly and as a consequence your liver will be called on to release glucose into your blood stream. It's worth testing BGs before, during and after your workout to monitor this, as you may find that you don't actually need anything to eat before hand.</p><p>Your metformin will help curb any significant BG rise though. </p><p>I don't know if you are aiming to lose weight at the moment (if you are taking drugs for hypertension, perhaps this is the case?) If you are, then it is worth considering eating a low or even zero carb meal after your workout. This will make your workout really count (if weight loss is a desirable factor) as the energy you burn during your workout will have to be replaced by on-board fat stores, rather than being replaced straight away with carbs from fruit etc.</p><p>Make sure your healthcare professionals have briefed you on staying safe with whatever exercise you do - they will be the ones to advise you on how much you can do safely and what the potential implications are of your other prescriptions. </p><p>Wishing you well. Bx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bebo321, post: 890822, member: 68730"] Hey there! Great you're getting back into the gym - take it easy to start with though after your health scare. For cardio work it is likely that you will actually get a rise in blood glucose levels (at least initially). This is because with cardio work your heart rate can become elevated quite significantly and as a consequence your liver will be called on to release glucose into your blood stream. It's worth testing BGs before, during and after your workout to monitor this, as you may find that you don't actually need anything to eat before hand. Your metformin will help curb any significant BG rise though. I don't know if you are aiming to lose weight at the moment (if you are taking drugs for hypertension, perhaps this is the case?) If you are, then it is worth considering eating a low or even zero carb meal after your workout. This will make your workout really count (if weight loss is a desirable factor) as the energy you burn during your workout will have to be replaced by on-board fat stores, rather than being replaced straight away with carbs from fruit etc. Make sure your healthcare professionals have briefed you on staying safe with whatever exercise you do - they will be the ones to advise you on how much you can do safely and what the potential implications are of your other prescriptions. Wishing you well. Bx [/QUOTE]
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