Exercise and just how much it takes to affect BS

[CathyN]

Hello all

Just coming to the end of my first month of admitting that I have type 2 and doing something about it. As yet, only done the initial clinic thing where there was outline advice but nothing personal ( e.g like diet and exercise to benefit the individual ).

I don't have medication so it's v.important to focus on diet and exercise as they are my sole controllers at this point - and I hope for a good long time. I was aware at the clinic that I was lucky enough to be on the slim and young side - so what I'm saying is that I am not having to shift excess weight ... and I am young and able enough to do serious exercise. What I hadn't bargained for is just how much effort it takes to influence blood sugar levels!!

Does anyone have data they have collected regarding this?

At the moment I have to swim like a demon for 40 minutes, non-stop, to get into readings of under 6.0mmol/L.

Vigorous Yoga ( I teach Yoga ) can get me into the early 6s.

I find walking, even vigorous, not much help at the moment.

I just want to find the best thing I can and really commit to it. At present, it looks like swimming is the most helpful.

CathyN

 

[daisy222]

Hi , I was also diagnosed about a month ago. Since then I started low carb diet and I am trying what are my bs with or without excercise. So far, my 3 times a week aerobic initially raise my bs, but about 40 minutes after it goes to low 6 .
The best so far is riding a bike can get from 8.5 to 5.9 after just one hour, and i am not even riding fast
Walking on my stepper seem to work as well, about 30 minutes can lower my bs about 2mmol( from 8.5 to 6.5)

 

[CathyN]

Hi !

The bike riding appeals to me! I love swimming but I have to drive 8 miles to the pool - can't envisage that every day.

Thanks for your reply.

Good luck!!