Swimming

[ssgasviani]

Hi everyone, I wonder how many metres can I swim per day???

 

[Pasha]

As many as you can presumably, some great champion Olympic swimmers were diabetics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Hall,_Jr.

 

[Juicyj]

As with any exercise, as much as you feel is physically possible. However test before, during (if possible) and afterwards and record your results, as this is a useful way to see what your body is conditioned to do without running high/low. I swim each week and find I dip about an hour afterwards so as long as i have a snack afterwards i'm fine. Just be aware some swimming pools are fairly cool so you can burn extra glucose keeping warm and try to keep your testing kit + glucose nearby or with the lifeguard.

Run sweet is a good site to follow if you exercise as they offer tips on various sports: http://www.runsweet.com/Swimming.html

 

[ssgasviani]

As many as you can presumably, some great champion Olympic swimmers were diabetics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Hall,_Jr.

Thank you Pasha

 

[ssgasviani]

As with any exercise, as much as you feel is physically possible. However test before, during (if possible) and afterwards and record your results, as this is a useful way to see what your body is conditioned to do without running high/low. I swim each week and find I dip about an hour afterwards so as long as i have a snack afterwards i'm fine. Just be aware some swimming pools are fairly cool so you can burn extra glucose keeping warm and try to keep your testing kit + glucose nearby or with the lifeguard.

Run sweet is a good site to follow if you exercise as they offer tips on various sports: http://www.runsweet.com/Swimming.html

Thank you Juicyj