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<blockquote data-quote="Sean01" data-source="post: 1586568"><p>Hello [USER=437905]@Sawds[/USER] </p><p>I occasionally have a similar problem with sugar spikes after a weightlifting work out. (strong man training - in the short and old category) I test before and right after each session as well as other times of the day.</p><p></p><p>More often than not, I will see no difference in readings. This is what I am aiming for. I get super excited when I go to the gym. my resting bpm is around 55-60. On entering the gym, it immediately shoots to 90 plus - anticipation - I know what's coming next and my body is preparing for the flight/fight. Adrenalin levels up, breathing rate increased etc etc.</p><p>There will be a sugar output from the liver - as part of the exercise process, glycogen stored in the liver will be released as glucose to feed the muscles, so I would expect my blood sugars to go up. The trick is to be able to utilse all of the sugar released so that when the work out is finished, the 'spare glucose' has been used up.</p><p></p><p>This takes a lot of practice, fine tuning diet and possibly, more importantly, having a good handle on how much energy is being used - something that's easy to do with sets, reps and weights, but probably impossibly to do in a participation sport like hockey - how much running, sprinting/jogging etc will you do in a match?</p><p></p><p>If I train to exhaustion, I am by definition, using up the glucose in my blood to a sufficient level.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes I over do it - especially on leg day (deadlifts, leg curls, squats, leg press (up to 1,000 lbs on a good day) followed by calf raises, and then either Farmers Walks or Prowlers. My plan is to take it to the very edge. I know I've done well when I have trouble concentrating and can just about make it home! On those occasions the blood sugar drop might be in excess of 1.5 (drop, not actual level)</p><p></p><p>Sometimes, I ignite the fuse, get the glycogen released but don't use it up as much as I should. Then I will see an increase. Nothing too horrifying, but I have to go home and eat. I would prefer not to do that on top of a sugar spike.</p><p></p><p>Practice is the key, but practicality in a hockey match might be illusive, but eating management may help (not just what you eat but when you eat.</p><p></p><p>One last point, I use metformin time release - I believe that this helps a lot. It may be worth having a chat with your nurse. I know what works but I am not a health professional. I pick heavy things up, move them a bit and put them down again. I'm not a doctor.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Sean</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sean01, post: 1586568"] Hello [USER=437905]@Sawds[/USER] I occasionally have a similar problem with sugar spikes after a weightlifting work out. (strong man training - in the short and old category) I test before and right after each session as well as other times of the day. More often than not, I will see no difference in readings. This is what I am aiming for. I get super excited when I go to the gym. my resting bpm is around 55-60. On entering the gym, it immediately shoots to 90 plus - anticipation - I know what's coming next and my body is preparing for the flight/fight. Adrenalin levels up, breathing rate increased etc etc. There will be a sugar output from the liver - as part of the exercise process, glycogen stored in the liver will be released as glucose to feed the muscles, so I would expect my blood sugars to go up. The trick is to be able to utilse all of the sugar released so that when the work out is finished, the 'spare glucose' has been used up. This takes a lot of practice, fine tuning diet and possibly, more importantly, having a good handle on how much energy is being used - something that's easy to do with sets, reps and weights, but probably impossibly to do in a participation sport like hockey - how much running, sprinting/jogging etc will you do in a match? If I train to exhaustion, I am by definition, using up the glucose in my blood to a sufficient level. Sometimes I over do it - especially on leg day (deadlifts, leg curls, squats, leg press (up to 1,000 lbs on a good day) followed by calf raises, and then either Farmers Walks or Prowlers. My plan is to take it to the very edge. I know I've done well when I have trouble concentrating and can just about make it home! On those occasions the blood sugar drop might be in excess of 1.5 (drop, not actual level) Sometimes, I ignite the fuse, get the glycogen released but don't use it up as much as I should. Then I will see an increase. Nothing too horrifying, but I have to go home and eat. I would prefer not to do that on top of a sugar spike. Practice is the key, but practicality in a hockey match might be illusive, but eating management may help (not just what you eat but when you eat. One last point, I use metformin time release - I believe that this helps a lot. It may be worth having a chat with your nurse. I know what works but I am not a health professional. I pick heavy things up, move them a bit and put them down again. I'm not a doctor. I hope this helps. Sean [/QUOTE]
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