Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 I'm currently doing at least a 45 minute to 1 hour workout (sometimes more if you count the poi spinning) 2-3 times a week. Until last night it hadn't made any signifigant drop in my BG. Last night, because I did an hour in the gym (elliptical running machine, weights, plus stretching/dance exercises) PLUS about an hour of spinning it was way too much and BG dropped to 76. I only realized I was low when my hands started shaking as I stopped to change CD's. The meds and ellimination of excess sugars (mostly Coca Cola) finally seem to be having a more firm effect. I'm not gettting nearly so many tests over 200, none over 300 (had a few of those when I first started) and several in normal range every few days. Currently it's still averaging about 150, but that's much better than when I was first diagnosed about three weeks ago (220 and still getting that occasional 300+). Aazari The Art of Jolie E. Bonnette http://www.aazari.com/art/ Art Protection League http://www.artprotectionleague.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 I usually do 40 minutes of steady, hard, road cycling during my lunch break. Usually, Monday through Friday, between 30 - 100 degrees F. My sugars are under control although I eat a lot of things I shoulnd't, like pasta, sushi, etc. I can't even begin to imagine what my bg's would be if I behaved. So, my mantra is pretty much, ride to eat, eat to ride. If I didn't exercise, fuggedaboutit. The thing to remember with exercise is whether or not it's aerobic or anaerobic. Both will improve your blood sugars but both take different approaches. Aerobic, like jogging, running or cycling, takes a little longer to do. " LSD " (long, steady, distance) but your cardiovascular system will be grateful for it. Anaerobic, such as weight and resistance training will increase muscle mass a lot quicker than most aerobic exercise. And, of course, increased muscle mass helps burn sugars more efficiently. A nice balanced approach is best. Personally, I ride almost exclusively until snow and salt is too much of a deterrent to ride. I'm too lazy to use weights. Then, I set up my indoor resistance trainer to my bike and watch reruns of the Tour de France or some sitcom. Steve. NYC. exericse time > > > > > I think the question was asked " What KIND of exercise to do you " > > I'm curious to know--how much time a day do you exercise...and did > you notice a change in your numbers when you started? When you > increased? > I was always 125-30 or so in the mornings when I did 20 minutes. > Now I am up to 1 hour daily and my am numbers are almost always > beloww 100, with very lo rising during the day. By late afternoon > yesterday--I peaked at 140--before going down again and staying > down. Woke up with a 90 this morning. > > Fawnee > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Yuen wrote: > So, my mantra is pretty much, ride to eat, eat to ride. Ditto except that I ride a horse. Don't laugh, that's exercise, too. All that balancing. My heart rate goes to 135 bpm just riding at the walk. But then I do have Tachycardia. Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 > Yuen wrote: > > So, my mantra is pretty much, ride to eat, eat to ride. > >Amber wrote: >Ditto except that I ride a horse. Don't laugh, that's exercise, too. Ditto except that I ride a mule. <g> Yes, it certainly is. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Sandy Burdsall wrote: > Ditto except that I ride a mule. <g> Yes, it certainly is. > Sandy I've only ridden one mule in my life. I understand mule people really love them. Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 I was always worried about what candy to carry in case I had a hypoglycemic attack while out somewhere. Then, I discovered glucose tablets available cheaply at the pharmacy. Knowing they are for emergencies and don't taste that great may keep me from eating them for a " snack. " Each tablet is 15 carbs, which is all you need till you can get some regular food. Your candy bar, as far as I know anything, was way more than you needed. Good luck to you, Janie > > Regarding excercise... is it possible to go almost hypo when doing any type > of excercise like Walking... etc? Because twice now I have had the Low > feelings when at stores... and one time bought a Candy bar in the check out > lane, and 1/2 hr. later when I tested it was about 140. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 I ride my bike almost everywhere in all but the worst weather. I've also set up a heavy bag and a speed bag in the basement and will go down and put on the gloves (jab-head punch-hook to the body; backfist-body punch-high ridge hand; double knife hand-head butt--rising knee; etc.) Re: exericse time A nice balanced approach is best. Personally, I ride almost exclusively until snow and salt is too much of a deterrent to ride. I'm too lazy to use weights. Then, I set up my indoor resistance trainer to my bike and watch reruns of the Tour de France or some sitcom. Steve. NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 , Bruce wrote: > I've > also set up a heavy bag and a speed bag in the basement and will go down > and put on the gloves (jab-head punch-hook to the body; backfist-body > punch-high ridge hand; double knife hand-head butt--rising knee; etc.) I read this to my husband and he smiled and said you might have something there. I told him that it might be a good exercise for him and he could work out all his aggressions. Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 > > I read this to my husband and he smiled and said you might have > something there. I told him that it might be a good exercise for him > and he could work out all his aggressions. > > Amber Tell your husband it's great for releasing ones agressions. I also have a heavy bag hanging in basement and I try to use it two or three times a week. Also great aerobic exercise without having to fall off a treadmill or stairstepper. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 davidaon12 wrote: > > Tell your husband it's great for releasing ones agressions. I also > have a heavy bag hanging in basement and I try to use it two or > three times a week. Also great aerobic exercise without having to > fall off a treadmill or stairstepper. > > Andy > I just read this to him and he said " That's funny. " Thanks for the light moment. Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 davidaon12 wrote: > Also great aerobic exercise without having to > fall off a treadmill or stairstepper. > > Andy Bob said to tell you that in his experience, you can fall off a treadmill and poke a hole in the wall. Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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