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Workout nutrition

greener

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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
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Diet only
Hello!

I started gym and I feel a bit dizzy by the end of my workout.

It seems the more times I train that dizziness moves later in my work out and I suppose it will disappear after some workouts?

What do you think?

Should I drink carbs or anything else before/during/after work out?

thanks!
 
I think that Bluetit's suggestion is a sensible way to go. It sounds as if your body is just getting used to the new draw upon its resources.

Take care.
 
so you are saying that the dizziness is not due to low blood sugar and it's due to blood pressure and/or pulse rate?
 
Did you test your blood sugar when you felt dizzy?
 
Hypoglycaemic attacks are common for those who take insulin or drugs that force the body to make insulin. For those who are not on such drugs it is less common. You have indicated yourself that the problem is resolving itself. It is quite likely that your body is now just having to work in a different way. If you are worried about things you might want to have a chat with your GP.
 
That's probably the best (and only) way to determine if the dizziness is connected with low blood sugar. I understand you are low carbing, if that's the case, it seems a bit silly to correct what you think is a low blood sugar by consuming carbs when you could just test to see what is going on. Hopefully it is something that will be resolvable so you can keep up the good work in the gym.
 
What kind of gym exercises are you doing? My first thought is that you're doing upper and then lower body exercises too soon after each other which is directing blood flow away from your brain and making you feel light headed. Unfortunately, "Gym" leaves a bit to be desired in terms of understanding the situation.
 
It's very likely you are just losing electrolytes. Just take a little elect supplement prior to the session...potassium, magnesium ...simply search electrolyte supplements, it's a standard issue even with hardened dedicated gym bunnies


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The OP hasn't got his head round carbs or defrosting yet. Supplements may be a bit advanced.
 

I do 15min HIIT and then for 1-1.5h free weights and resistance machines
so I need to have blood pressure meter and blood glucose meter with me at the gym?

didn't know that we lose so many electrolytes that we get dizzy, thanks will try that
 
greener said:
I do 15min HIIT and then for 1-1.5h free weights and resistance machines
so I need to have blood pressure meter and blood glucose meter with me at the gym?


didn't know that we lose so many electrolytes that we get dizzy, thanks will try that
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I never said you had to carry your meter with you. I was suggesting that you may want to be careful about doing an upper body then a lower body exercise too quickly after each other because it can make you feel lightheaded.

The other thing to consider is that you're working out for nearly 2 hours. If that's new to you, you may need to take it easier until you get into better shape. No offense intended, but that's a long time to be working out.
 

Boy that is a pretty gruelling session packaged with the HIIT. I do 1.25 hours 3 x a week of just weights and resistance and a separate run every morning which is improving the fitness and keeps me nice and strong. I'm pretty sure I'd be collapsing with this level of rigorous routine.


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