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<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 2218543" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hi there - the background insulin or basal insulin is to cover your bodies needs over a 24 hour period as the body produces glucose in the absence of food, intense exercise produces hormones which can impact of our bodies requirement for glucose, so it can either drain glucose stores or the hormones produced can increase the levels of glucose in our blood, the only way to know for certain how you will respond to intense exercise is to test before, during if possible and afterwards, always make sure you have glucose to hand as I said earlier, chocolate is a no no as the fat in the chocolate can delay the absorption of glucose, so when we refer to quick acting glucose its the rate at which the body can absorb it, using jelly babies or glucose tablets or a glucose drink is ideal, I generally take 3 glucose tabs, if I take more then my blood glucose levels can increase greatly so taking a measured amount is best.</p><p></p><p>If taking it in the morning is difficult then take it in the evening, but you need to take it around the same time, so within an hour is best, some people find that it doesn't last the full 24 hours but only you will know for sure with regular testing and keeping a log and also keeping a regular contact with your team to update them as they will suggest any changes for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 2218543, member: 53162"] Hi there - the background insulin or basal insulin is to cover your bodies needs over a 24 hour period as the body produces glucose in the absence of food, intense exercise produces hormones which can impact of our bodies requirement for glucose, so it can either drain glucose stores or the hormones produced can increase the levels of glucose in our blood, the only way to know for certain how you will respond to intense exercise is to test before, during if possible and afterwards, always make sure you have glucose to hand as I said earlier, chocolate is a no no as the fat in the chocolate can delay the absorption of glucose, so when we refer to quick acting glucose its the rate at which the body can absorb it, using jelly babies or glucose tablets or a glucose drink is ideal, I generally take 3 glucose tabs, if I take more then my blood glucose levels can increase greatly so taking a measured amount is best. If taking it in the morning is difficult then take it in the evening, but you need to take it around the same time, so within an hour is best, some people find that it doesn't last the full 24 hours but only you will know for sure with regular testing and keeping a log and also keeping a regular contact with your team to update them as they will suggest any changes for you. [/QUOTE]
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