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Hello all, I am new to the forum. I have had type 1 for about 10 years and have been getting on ok and have not had any problems before.
Recently I have started a pretty intense workout schedule; it's called "insanity" and is heavy cardio for about 45mins. My routine is test blood, do workout, test blood, eat main meal.
I have done this twice, and before I start my blood is fine but after it has rocketed- yesterday my meter just read hi. I have brought it down sensibly and waited up for a few hours to test before I goto bed. However the last 2 nights I have had hypos- fortunately I wake up easily so thru are never too bad.
I am doing this for fitness not to loose weight- I am a good size. I guess my question is how do I manage this better? As a biologist by trade, I have a relatively good understanding of *why* this I a happening- glycogen breakdown and not enough insulin to absorb the released sugars. Furthermore, I appreciate that your blood needs to be good before you start the workout.
Any tips, similar experiences and remedies would be gratefully received- thanks
Recently I have started a pretty intense workout schedule; it's called "insanity" and is heavy cardio for about 45mins. My routine is test blood, do workout, test blood, eat main meal.
I have done this twice, and before I start my blood is fine but after it has rocketed- yesterday my meter just read hi. I have brought it down sensibly and waited up for a few hours to test before I goto bed. However the last 2 nights I have had hypos- fortunately I wake up easily so thru are never too bad.
I am doing this for fitness not to loose weight- I am a good size. I guess my question is how do I manage this better? As a biologist by trade, I have a relatively good understanding of *why* this I a happening- glycogen breakdown and not enough insulin to absorb the released sugars. Furthermore, I appreciate that your blood needs to be good before you start the workout.
Any tips, similar experiences and remedies would be gratefully received- thanks