Hi I’m new to prediabetes and want to do my best to prevent developing to type 2. I’m doing LCHF diet.
I’m generally fairly active. Running 2-3 times a week with each run anywhere between 3 and 8 miles. I have also run a couple of half marathons.
Prior to the prediabetes diagnosis, I have normally run before meal - 8 miles first thing in the morning or 3-5 miles before lunch. However after reading some reports running can increase your BG, I’m now hesitant as to when is the best time to run. Am I making my BG higher by running? Should I run after a meal? Wouldn’t that be uncomfortable with a full stomach?
I thought about measuring BG before and after my run to learn how my body reacts. However if I run for 1 hour between 1 and 2 hours after meal, doesn’t the BG vary within my 1 hour running time anyway? How do I know whether the increase ( if it increases) is due to the running or the natural spike curve after meal?
I guess I’m a bit confused and sometimes end up with not running at all because I don’t know when to do it. I’m looking advice from you more experienced people.
Thanks in advance!
I’m generally fairly active. Running 2-3 times a week with each run anywhere between 3 and 8 miles. I have also run a couple of half marathons.
Prior to the prediabetes diagnosis, I have normally run before meal - 8 miles first thing in the morning or 3-5 miles before lunch. However after reading some reports running can increase your BG, I’m now hesitant as to when is the best time to run. Am I making my BG higher by running? Should I run after a meal? Wouldn’t that be uncomfortable with a full stomach?
I thought about measuring BG before and after my run to learn how my body reacts. However if I run for 1 hour between 1 and 2 hours after meal, doesn’t the BG vary within my 1 hour running time anyway? How do I know whether the increase ( if it increases) is due to the running or the natural spike curve after meal?
I guess I’m a bit confused and sometimes end up with not running at all because I don’t know when to do it. I’m looking advice from you more experienced people.
Thanks in advance!