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Jlewis

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Type of diabetes
Prefer not to say
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi so as I've said in my other post was recently diagnosed.

I'm 20 years old and always been physically fit. I've been doing karate for 10 years and just recieved my black belt last month. I also train at a Muay Thai gym and compete in running races.

My main worry when diagnosed was it affecting me being able to exercise but I guess I'll just have to be careful with it and make sure I take precautions.

My way of thinking when trying to stay positive is yeah it's not fun but there's plenty of worse medical conditions out there that I could have but can't lie it's a bit of pain it happening this week with all the chocolate around lol
 
Congratulations @Jlewis fellow Dan grade, I still practice the basics everyday as part of my regime. I will be getting back into Kata's as these will be good for cardio.

Both Type 1 and 2 can embark on high intensity exercise. If you are Type 1,Type 2 insulin dependent or Type 2 on any other drug apart from Metformin you will need to search the forum for preventative measures to be taken. If you are Type 2 on Metformin or nothing you should be able to hit training as hard as you like.
 
Hi @Jlewis - just test your blood sugar before doing any strenuous activity and remember to keep yourself hydrated :).
 
Hi @Jlewis . As far as I'm aware you are still not quite sure what type diabetes you have ( apologies if I'm mistaken ).
Nonetheless for what it's worth, I've been T1 for a long time ( before you was born:) ) and in all that time I have exercised.
Granted not martial arts, but weight training, endurance training HIIT, sprint rowing, endurance rowing just about anything you can do in a gym I've tried it.
Extra care is obviously needed especially when you start or change a new regime. BS monitoring is essential and make sure to keep a record of as much information as possible. So many things can affect levels not just exercise.
Don't let diabetes be a barrier.
Good luck.
 
When you begin to lower your blood glucose levels it can make you feel a bit wobbly - but the sensation is called a false hypo as blood glucose levels are usually still above normal, but your brain has been enjoying a lovely sugary bath for a while and gets a nasty shock/throws a tantrum - I just needed to eat a few grapes and wait for it to go away. By not pushing BG levels up high again I adjusted to lower levels and was fine again.
 
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