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- 39
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Pump
Hi all
I’ve been pumping since April and have been finding that even taking my dog for a quick 10 minute walk is making my sugars drop like a stone. Before when I was on MDI’s this never happened so I’m looking for some advice or guidance if possible.
I’ve had a dexcom for about 3 months now and it’s great to see the trends but I’m not sure how to tackle this issue that keeps happening. When I spoke to my nurse she told me to turn my basal rate down 2 hours before , but when I want to go and walk the dog varies and I can’t always plan that far in advance for a quick trot up the road with him l.
I’ve basal tested and my rates seem to be ok so I don’t believe that to be the issue. So for example my sugars were 9.3 and I then took my dog for a 10 min walk. Now I’m back they are at 5.9 and still falling but it was hardly any strenuous exercise. Does anyone find even a light walk has such an impact on their sugars and how they have overcome it? It’s not like I even went far so any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you
I’ve been pumping since April and have been finding that even taking my dog for a quick 10 minute walk is making my sugars drop like a stone. Before when I was on MDI’s this never happened so I’m looking for some advice or guidance if possible.
I’ve had a dexcom for about 3 months now and it’s great to see the trends but I’m not sure how to tackle this issue that keeps happening. When I spoke to my nurse she told me to turn my basal rate down 2 hours before , but when I want to go and walk the dog varies and I can’t always plan that far in advance for a quick trot up the road with him l.
I’ve basal tested and my rates seem to be ok so I don’t believe that to be the issue. So for example my sugars were 9.3 and I then took my dog for a 10 min walk. Now I’m back they are at 5.9 and still falling but it was hardly any strenuous exercise. Does anyone find even a light walk has such an impact on their sugars and how they have overcome it? It’s not like I even went far so any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you