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Ask yourself these 5 questions before your next workout to prevent your blood sugar from dropping and/or spiking.
1️) What type of workout am I going to do? (aerobic or anaerobic)
Remember:
Aerobic = Continuous movement, uses large muscle groups, fueled by breath.
- Endurance running, swimming, biking
- Hiking
- Walking
Anaerobic = Quick bursts of energy, fast twitch muscles, lack of oxygen to the cells.
- Sprinting
- HITT
- Power lifting
2️) Where are my insulin sensitivity levels at?
- time of day (cortisol levels)
- point in hormonal cycle (progesterone levels)
- sleep
- stress
- hydration
3️) Do I have any IOB? (insulin on board)
- Basal rate counts as IOB!
4️) What blood sugar number am I starting at?
Based on your starting BG, do you need to:
- have a snack
- set a temp basal
- put your pump into activity mode
- or do nothing!
5️) How has my blood sugar responded to this activity in the past?
Not sure? Start tracking it today! Note your responses to the above 4 questions to help you identify your body's pattern.
