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Although it's not perfect (because some anaerobic exercise is also aerobic, and vice versa), the general rule of thumb is: Aerobic exercise reduces blood sugar Anaerobic increases it A 15-30 minute vigorous walk will often bring your blood sugar down after anaerobic exercise. It might not...

Because he is elderly, which comes with its own drastically unpredictable bodily function changes, taking advice from forum users is probably dangerous, no matter their experience with diabetes. This is a seek-actual-medical-advice situation. Do not settle for a diabetic nurse in a GP surgery...

Are you definitely accounting for all the carbs? Black beans, avocados, and bell peppers all contain not insignificant levels of carbohydrate: Half an avocado: 10g Half a tin of black beans (Tesco): 18g One bell pepper: 10g That would give the 4 units you're injecting 30 minutes later. A lot...

Will 100% be taking the vaccine. Vaccines cause adults. mRNA vaccines do not alter your DNA or cells, they simply use your body's immune system as normal. mRNA is like an executive chef who develops the recipe. The messenger RNA will have one instruction for your ribosomes (the cooks): follow...

Liquid is more quick acting than solids for hypo treatment, fizzy liquid even more so. I haven't had dextrose tablets in decades, but always have a multipack of Lucozade in the house. They reduced the sugar content a while ago, but it's still 9g per 100ml so only slightly less sugary than coke.