Dougal
Well-Known Member
I am a T1 on a pump. I am preparing to lose 25kg, I am well aware of the LC option that seems to be working so well for so many. My question is this: if I walk for more than 4 minutes, my BG skyrockets! Is this normal?
I am so unfit that it really isn't funny, and have tried to start moving on several occasions but I find the fact that I have to increase my basal rate to 250% before I decide to make any effort, and keep it at this level for >4 hours after exercise very difficult to deal with. Also the sudden increase in BG makes me feel nauseous and physically ill.
This is no excuse, but this situation makes me dread exercise. I spoke to my DSN and consultant about this, they believe that my body releases large amounts of adrenalin when I exercise which is what is causing this problem.
Does anyone else have experience of this, or any theories? Will it decrease if I persevere? Any advice is welcome, thanks.
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I am so unfit that it really isn't funny, and have tried to start moving on several occasions but I find the fact that I have to increase my basal rate to 250% before I decide to make any effort, and keep it at this level for >4 hours after exercise very difficult to deal with. Also the sudden increase in BG makes me feel nauseous and physically ill.
This is no excuse, but this situation makes me dread exercise. I spoke to my DSN and consultant about this, they believe that my body releases large amounts of adrenalin when I exercise which is what is causing this problem.
Does anyone else have experience of this, or any theories? Will it decrease if I persevere? Any advice is welcome, thanks.
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