Stories on Health

I have to tell you right up front that I have good hypo awareness. So if you’re a diabetic with hypo unawareness, these tips might not work as well for you. You may need to be extra careful not to drop too low during exercise.

For me, I always make sure that I test my blood sugar before starting a cardio workout. If I’m below 90 then I’ll make sure I drink a little Gatorade before I get started. If I’m going out for a run, I know I don’t want to carry my tester with me for the whole workout. So I’ll must make sure I have some glucose gel or tablets in my pocket in case I drop low. I try to get my heart rate up to 80% of my max heart rate for at least 30 minutes. Then I follow that with a good cool down. I don’t stop moving until my heart rate is back to normal. Then I test my blood sugar and if I’m still in a normal range, I’ll have about 8 ounces of Gatorade and 8 ounces of water. Diabetes can be a pain, but it shouldn’t keep you from working out.