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<blockquote data-quote="UK T1" data-source="post: 2390467" data-attributes="member: 503751"><p>I personally build up any exercise I do a bit slowly if I haven't been used to that level of movement for a little while. I find if I do it gradually, as I'm building up my exercise my basal requirements go down, but bolus ratios stay the same in the longer term. </p><p></p><p>I'm afraid the easiest to avoid a hypo is to test test test. The Libre 2 alarms can be set at a level which suits you, so I set the low alarm to sound at a higher level when I'm exercising so I know to have some juice etc and avoid going officially hypo (below 4). </p><p></p><p>I haven't been as active in lockdown so when I started exercising again I first tried a few times after I'd eaten, and only took half my usual bolus for the meal. I used the libre to wait until my bloods had started rising a bit, I then scanned and was able to exercise until my blood was back to a better range. This worked well for about a week until I noticed my basal requirements had started decreasing. I then get to a point where my body is used to a certain level of exercise so I don't need to decrease my bolus any more. I've then been gradually increasing the exercise I've done. </p><p></p><p>I always have glucose tablets with me (at least) if I exercise away from the house. Longer stints exercising away from the house I'll also chuck in some different types of carbs so I can choose what I fancy depending on my levels and how much more exercise I am planning. Eg small carton of juice for proper hypo, cereal bar if I'm slowly dropping but don't need the instant sugar rush. </p><p></p><p>I won't correct for a high until I've been home for a bit/def stopped exercising (within reason). Depending on what exercise you do and how long for, it can cause your bloods to drop up to 48hrs later so be a bit aware if you eg. suddenly do a full day hike out of the blue for example. The libre has made it so so so much easier to catch hypos and the libre 2 even more so, such a game changer! I've always been more careful because I hate the hypo feeling so much, but you might find you don't need to be as cautious as me of course.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UK T1, post: 2390467, member: 503751"] I personally build up any exercise I do a bit slowly if I haven't been used to that level of movement for a little while. I find if I do it gradually, as I'm building up my exercise my basal requirements go down, but bolus ratios stay the same in the longer term. I'm afraid the easiest to avoid a hypo is to test test test. The Libre 2 alarms can be set at a level which suits you, so I set the low alarm to sound at a higher level when I'm exercising so I know to have some juice etc and avoid going officially hypo (below 4). I haven't been as active in lockdown so when I started exercising again I first tried a few times after I'd eaten, and only took half my usual bolus for the meal. I used the libre to wait until my bloods had started rising a bit, I then scanned and was able to exercise until my blood was back to a better range. This worked well for about a week until I noticed my basal requirements had started decreasing. I then get to a point where my body is used to a certain level of exercise so I don't need to decrease my bolus any more. I've then been gradually increasing the exercise I've done. I always have glucose tablets with me (at least) if I exercise away from the house. Longer stints exercising away from the house I'll also chuck in some different types of carbs so I can choose what I fancy depending on my levels and how much more exercise I am planning. Eg small carton of juice for proper hypo, cereal bar if I'm slowly dropping but don't need the instant sugar rush. I won't correct for a high until I've been home for a bit/def stopped exercising (within reason). Depending on what exercise you do and how long for, it can cause your bloods to drop up to 48hrs later so be a bit aware if you eg. suddenly do a full day hike out of the blue for example. The libre has made it so so so much easier to catch hypos and the libre 2 even more so, such a game changer! I've always been more careful because I hate the hypo feeling so much, but you might find you don't need to be as cautious as me of course. [/QUOTE]
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