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Gym and how to stabilise blood sugars in type 2

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I am thrilled to be back at the GYM again but have found it difficult to keep blood sugars in range. They go down rapidly to 3 and I have tried glucose tablet 1 or 2 cartons of orange juice. The most effective today was a I glucose tablet 30 minutes in and 30 minutes later after back to 3.

question what have other members found to be effective for them . I do weight training ( for shape not bulk) high impact training followed by stretching work. I use up about 500 kcal per session. Today I exercised 2 hours after breakfast which consisted of porridge made with milk and water. mixed berries no sugar and low fat Greek yoghurt and coffee and small fruit juice 150ml. I am on metformin 500mg bd and Glicizide 40mg x1

I feel great after the work out but shaky at times during exercise when the level plummet from 7 to 3
 
It may be that if your getting more exercise that you need to have a chat with your GP for a medication review.
 
Hello there
If you are not on meds there isn't necessarily anything wrong with a 3. Chances are your liver will compensate. You can't hypo if not on meds. Maybe ditch the carby breakfast of porridge and juice and replace with eggs and bacon. That might help.
Cd
 
Carbdodger said:
Hello there
If you are not on meds there isn't necessarily anything wrong with a 3. Chances are your liver will compensate. You can't hypo if not on meds. Maybe ditch the carby breakfast of porridge and juice and replace with eggs and bacon. That might help.
Cd
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Metformin and Glicazide on the list
 
How quickly do your BG levels bounce back from a 3, without eating? In an otherwise healthy individual, they would bounce back quickly. If they stay low, that may be the result of medication. Ask your GP. He may get a new HBA1c test and adjust any meds accordingly.
 
Do you take your gliclazide before you workout?
I prefer morning workouts and although I'm mainly diet controlled now when I was taking glic I found that my levels took a dive after a session. Drink plenty of water about half an hour before and plenty during. Try taking your glic at a different time perhaps before lunch (if it's got a decent amount of carbs) or dinner.
Cheers, John
 
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