Re: Exercise, Adrenalin, and Your Blood Sugar--Faith

[Guest guest]

GREETINGS --

I believe that a " liver dump " happens as a result of hypoglycemia

where the liver releases adrenaline triggered by the presence of low

blood sugars. In the case of physical activity it is probably

something like the " fight or flee " phenomenon which triggers the

liver to release adrenaline. The effect is the same but the cause is

different.

wambo1941

> > GREETINGS --

> > When you aggressively increase your exercise regimen your blood

> > sugars will go up with exercise intensity. This usually happens

> > because you are excited and are releasing adrenaline (a hormone

> also

> > called epinephrine). This is a normal response in people with or

> > without diabetes. The adrenaline causes sugar to be released from

> > stores in the muscle and liver and raises the blood sugar for

> varying

> > periods of time. This usually happens in the first hour of

> exercise.

> >

> > You are likely to be better off if you slowly build up your

> stamina.

> > Much like someone training for a marathon race the adrenalin will

> > tire you out -- not the elevated blood sugars. As your body gets

> used

> > to the increased activity it will generate less adrenalin -- so

> long

> > as you pace yourself. Also, make sure you keep rehydrating

yourself

> > as you are training and subsequently while you are on the ride.

> > wambo1941