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<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 1860223" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hi [USER=488134]@tomrose[/USER] I have to admit the issue of going low whilst exercising is something I try to avoid at all costs, so for me exercising whilst using a pump is easier as I can switch my basal pattern off completely for exercise, either by using a temp basal pattern or removing the pump altogether.</p><p></p><p>I try to start exercise with my BG levels above 7 for this reason so I have some 'give'. I carry glucotabs on me when running, admittedly a bit harder to swallow as my mouth is normally dry when running, but they are easy to carry. When I run I use my pump belt to carry stuff as I generally remove my pump for short runs which is then tucked into my lycra shorts to stop stuff bouncing about, I also use the libre which tucks into my back pocket and is ideal for monitoring levels during a run as I don't need to step and check, and the glucotabs are normally popped into my sports bra, sorry not relevant for males ! but can be tucked into the pump belt too if necessary.</p><p></p><p>I am not sure if your levels have been greatly raised whilst exercising yet, but when I go above 12 mmol/l I generally find exercise much harder as the glucose isn't getting into the muscles and I tend to slow down alot, hence why keeping good control for exercise is important.</p><p></p><p>Admittedly it is hard to manage exercise and maintain good control so I don't beat myself up if things don't go to plan, I try and learn why and to remember for next time, also take extra care in heat as levels can drop much quicker, something I learned on a parkrun a few months ago when I stopped halfway to treat and had to keep taking glucotabs so I could finish the run.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 1860223, member: 53162"] Hi [USER=488134]@tomrose[/USER] I have to admit the issue of going low whilst exercising is something I try to avoid at all costs, so for me exercising whilst using a pump is easier as I can switch my basal pattern off completely for exercise, either by using a temp basal pattern or removing the pump altogether. I try to start exercise with my BG levels above 7 for this reason so I have some 'give'. I carry glucotabs on me when running, admittedly a bit harder to swallow as my mouth is normally dry when running, but they are easy to carry. When I run I use my pump belt to carry stuff as I generally remove my pump for short runs which is then tucked into my lycra shorts to stop stuff bouncing about, I also use the libre which tucks into my back pocket and is ideal for monitoring levels during a run as I don't need to step and check, and the glucotabs are normally popped into my sports bra, sorry not relevant for males ! but can be tucked into the pump belt too if necessary. I am not sure if your levels have been greatly raised whilst exercising yet, but when I go above 12 mmol/l I generally find exercise much harder as the glucose isn't getting into the muscles and I tend to slow down alot, hence why keeping good control for exercise is important. Admittedly it is hard to manage exercise and maintain good control so I don't beat myself up if things don't go to plan, I try and learn why and to remember for next time, also take extra care in heat as levels can drop much quicker, something I learned on a parkrun a few months ago when I stopped halfway to treat and had to keep taking glucotabs so I could finish the run. [/QUOTE]
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