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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 2756664" data-attributes="member: 53162">Thanks [USER=378858]@Hopeful34[/USER] for the tag.I am 52 - perimenopausal and run/gym most days so hope I can help..Firstly do not let this experience discourage you, it's always a learning experience, I have been there many times and had to overcome the feelings of fear and despair to overcome this mindset by learning something each time I hit a wall with hypo and glucose control.  I was riding a road bike but almost ended up in a ditch during one hypo so stick to exercise where I am in more control of my BG levels if they do start to dip.  I was on MDI and now use a tandem slim with control IQ, I tried using exercise mode but it wasn't enough to overcome lows so now about 1-2 hours before intense exercise and with a duration of longer than 40 mins I turn off the basal completely - I also ensure I don't have any quick acting insulin in my system, so if that's a morning routine then i'll eat low carb so no need for insulin, if it's evening then I will eat dinner but take only around 25% of the insulin needed and still stick to low carb - less insulin means less room for error and hypos, I find evening exercise harder as any insulin pooling under the skin will release during evening exercise, I run with a running club and peel off from the group if I see a downward arrow at 6 mmol/l as i'll know further exercise will result in a hypo and I then can steady myself out from there. I also have a golden rule of starting exercise at 9mmol/l or above so I have a decent buffer for the duration.  Also be careful if you've had a hypo in the previous 24 hours before exercising as this too can impact control.Start with something less challenging so maybe a 3-4 mile walk, rebuild your confidence, I use Strava to track my activity as it has a beacon on it too - so hubby knows where I am in case something does go wrong.  it's vital to exercise particularly for women during menopause due to losing bone density with hormone depletion and great for our mental health too.</blockquote>

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