# Sports & Exercise **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-sports-exercise/12.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Samson swimming lessons](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samson-swimming-lessons/7913)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samson-swimming-lessons/7913 "2019-07-14T23:56:11Z")
So, this is the summer we are hoping that Samson will finally learn to swim. (He is super stubborn and has spent the last 5 sessions in a row resolutely refusing to put his face in the water, which is a prerequisite to l… --- ## [What should I consume after exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-consume-after-exercise/201)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-consume-after-exercise/201 "2019-07-10T06:16:33Z")
What should I consume after exercise? . For post-workout recovery, you need 3 things - fluids, carbs, and protein: Fluids to replace what you lost. Carbs to resupply the fuel tank your muscles used during your workou… --- ## [Lancing device for running - One ring to rule them all](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lancing-device-for-running-one-ring-to-rule-them-all/7402)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lancing-device-for-running-one-ring-to-rule-them-all/7402 "2019-05-06T23:47:06Z")
One more thing I wanted to share here. It’s something I’ve been working on for a while. Most of the challenge has been just thinking through it. Making it was the easy part. If you watch the video, it will all make sens… --- ## [Scuba Diving with Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scuba-diving-with-type-1/6965)
**Author:** [@MichaelS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MichaelS)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scuba-diving-with-type-1/6965 "2019-03-31T01:47:34Z")
--- ## [Trying to eliminate running BG LOWs and post run BG HIGHs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-eliminate-running-bg-lows-and-post-run-bg-highs/6293)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-eliminate-running-bg-lows-and-post-run-bg-highs/6293 "2019-03-04T01:59:32Z")
I’ve been following @daisymae’s Swimming BG thread and @Nickyghaleb’s Running thread and their super coach, @Eric’s suggestions, while trying to apply what they have so graciously shared with us to my own running style. … --- ## [RER - How exhaled air tells us our fuel source](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rer-how-exhaled-air-tells-us-our-fuel-source/5073)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rer-how-exhaled-air-tells-us-our-fuel-source/5073 "2019-03-01T12:08:33Z")
Start with this if you haven’t already seen it. how-does-my-body-fuel-exercise This is an explanation of what RER is and how it can be used to determine what type of fuel your body is using for energy. I mentioned to @… --- ## [Exercise and Insulin Sensitivity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-and-insulin-sensitivity/3867)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-and-insulin-sensitivity/3867 "2019-02-12T00:44:08Z")
Recently, i have posted on my swimming thread about how i have had to make tweaks and changes in both my basal rates as well as my ICRs. it seems that my body is becoming more insulin sensitive. i would not have noticed… --- ## [Emily’s Exercise BG Thread](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emily-s-exercise-bg-thread/2309)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emily-s-exercise-bg-thread/2309 "2019-02-11T22:16:14Z")
I’m about to expose just how out of shape I am, which is pretty intimidating for me in this amazing group of athletes…ha, but here goes. As the weather starts cooling down, and reading through this category in particular… --- ## [Post-exercise - "wasted" carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-wasted-carbs/1288)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-wasted-carbs/1288 "2019-01-29T00:07:57Z")
This topic was recently brought up and I wanted to create a wiki to discuss it. (It may be helpful to read these first:) What should I consume before exercise? How does my body fuel exercise? So the question was bro… --- ## [Workout heart rate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/workout-heart-rate/6179)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/workout-heart-rate/6179 "2019-01-27T16:47:02Z")
I’m wondering how to determine my max heart rate for the purposes of working out. I’ve tried the formula most often cited on the internet (220 minus your age in years), which tells me 158 is the max for me (I turn 62 in … --- ## [Activity related high readings in the morning](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activity-related-high-readings-in-the-morning/6122)
**Author:** [@tduke](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tduke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activity-related-high-readings-in-the-morning/6122 "2019-01-18T02:19:33Z")
I am type 2 for many years and recently started using Freestyle Libre. The one thing that stands out to me is glucose goes up as soon as I get up in the morning. The more active I am the higher it goes up. I went out a… --- ## [Endo Office Health Propoganda Video: Post Exercise Refueling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-office-health-propoganda-video-post-exercise-refueling/6029)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-office-health-propoganda-video-post-exercise-refueling/6029 "2019-01-07T16:15:13Z")
Since a major hospital chain took over my endo’s office, we all get to be overstimulated with non-stop health propoganda videos from huge TV screens everywhere. It’s like being stuck in an airport terminal. One of the v… --- ## [CatLady’s Yoga Thread](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/catlady-s-yoga-thread/5048)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/catlady-s-yoga-thread/5048 "2018-12-13T16:34:34Z")
About 2 years ago, my husband and I started taking yoga lessons and going to beginner yoga classes. The lead teacher, from whom we took our lessons, is affiliated with the Bihar School of Yoga in India and incorporates e… --- ## [Kpanda’s running highs and lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kpanda-s-running-highs-and-lows/4783)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kpanda-s-running-highs-and-lows/4783 "2018-11-02T14:58:04Z")
Hi folks! I haven’t posted much lately, but have still been quietly snooping around. But I’m back with an exercise/running question! I know there are tons of great exercise and running threads around, so I apologize if I… --- ## [Running injuries: cadence and minimalist shoes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-injuries-cadence-and-minimalist-shoes/5322)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-injuries-cadence-and-minimalist-shoes/5322 "2018-10-30T16:15:54Z")
So… we’ll see what you think about this… Went to see Kevin this morning, and he watched me run on the treadmill. He said if it weren’t for the injury, he wouldn’t change anything—everything looked good. However, becaus… --- ## [Timing of pre-workout carb consumption](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/timing-of-pre-workout-carb-consumption/1560)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/timing-of-pre-workout-carb-consumption/1560 "2018-09-19T02:33:37Z")
Wanted to share this. There is variability for everyone, but in general, the principle applies. If I am flat and about to go run, depending on circumstances and the workout, sometimes I will take a few carbs as insuranc… --- ## [Diabetics can do anything?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetics-can-do-anything/4959)
**Author:** [@NickM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickM)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetics-can-do-anything/4959 "2018-09-16T22:42:44Z")
I keep on seeing this cliche whenever the media reports on diabetes and sport, and it is basically true for young people. Yet despite years of searching, I have been unable to find other T1s my age who are capable of doi… --- ## [How exercise increases the effect of insulin and carb usage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-exercise-increases-the-effect-of-insulin-and-carb-usage/3857)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-exercise-increases-the-effect-of-insulin-and-carb-usage/3857 "2018-09-15T12:12:43Z")
Why does BG tend to drop during and after certain types of exercise? Several reasons. From an issue of insulin absorption, exercise increases the rate of absorption. Muscles warm up, the blood pumps faster, and muscle… --- ## [Basal reduction and hypoglycemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-reduction-and-hypoglycemia/4908)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-reduction-and-hypoglycemia/4908 "2018-09-07T13:27:41Z")
We could run our own study right here! --- ## [Automode? Going in & out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/automode-going-in-out/4851)
**Author:** [@Kjd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kjd)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/automode-going-in-out/4851 "2018-09-06T00:49:01Z")
Hello Again, I am wondering about the AM in the 670G. I find it works for 85% of my normal workdays, exercise, and art making. When I have the day off, I find that AM works about 50% of the time because the routine is… --- ## [Looking forward to insights from this group](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-forward-to-insights-from-this-group/4787)
**Author:** [@Kjd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kjd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-forward-to-insights-from-this-group/4787 "2018-08-29T00:27:09Z")
I have been a long distance runner since 1982. I raced Cross Country/Track in high school, won state titles in the 3200. I ran one year in college, but broke my leg in a sledding accident. I was out for the next seas… --- ## [Calibrating your treadmill speed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrating-your-treadmill-speed/4594)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrating-your-treadmill-speed/4594 "2018-07-28T04:48:23Z")
Absolutely nothing about diabetes here whatsoever! Just a reference post. At some point it would be good to check your treadmill’s speed compared to the displayed speed. It’s not too hard to do. Your treadmill belt m… --- ## [Long term sport outcomes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-term-sport-outcomes/4537)
**Author:** [@NickM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickM)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-term-sport-outcomes/4537 "2018-07-24T03:49:22Z")
I recently had cause to review my near 10 year old copy of the book Diabetic Athlete’s Handbook. Looking at all the runners in it and then searching online for their current results, it is clear that the physical abiliti… --- ## [Non-D Question - Muscle Shutdown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-d-question-muscle-shutdown/4460)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-d-question-muscle-shutdown/4460 "2018-07-14T01:01:30Z")
This caught my eye, @CarolynA, For you or any well-versed body health people, can you explain muscle shut down to me? Is it triggered by stress? How does it get undone? I ask because (1) I’m curious and (2) my PT lady … --- ## [How does my body fuel exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-my-body-fuel-exercise/203)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-my-body-fuel-exercise/203 "2018-06-20T21:56:32Z")
How does my body fuel exercise? . It depends on the exercise! The body has 3 main fuel tanks it uses - glucose stored as muscle glycogen, fatty acids stored as triglycerides, and muscle protein (amino acids). (For th… --- ## [Keto diets and exercise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keto-diets-and-exercise/3971)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keto-diets-and-exercise/3971 "2018-05-01T20:34:34Z")
A small study, but interesting nonetheless: --- ## [From 8.9% to 4.9% A1c how i got there from swimming and nutrition](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-8-9-to-4-9-a1c-how-i-got-there-from-swimming-and-nutrition/3844)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-8-9-to-4-9-a1c-how-i-got-there-from-swimming-and-nutrition/3844 "2018-04-09T22:53:57Z")
EXPERIMENT IN A NEW LIFESTYLE # 1: i joined FUD almost a year ago (MAY 2017). when i joined, i had been D for almost 30 years. i had went on the pump about 17 years ago, but knew little about all the great things i coul… --- ## [Easter candy carb equivalencies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easter-candy-carb-equivalencies/3828)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easter-candy-carb-equivalencies/3828 "2018-04-01T07:22:21Z")
For Easter, I thought it would be fun to translate the carbs I burned on today’s run into Easter candy equivalencies. Peeps x 78 \[image\] Cadbury eggs x 23 \[image\] jelly beans x 561\[image\] Lindt 7oz solid chocolate bu… --- ## [How far you can go on blood glucose alone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-far-you-can-go-on-blood-glucose-alone/3705)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-far-you-can-go-on-blood-glucose-alone/3705 "2018-03-15T04:18:03Z")
Here are approximates of how far you can get from the different carb sources, if these were the only fuel sources available. (In reality, you always use a combination of whatever fuel sources that are available, not jus… --- ## [Sports that raise BG: how do you deal with them?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sports-that-raise-bg-how-do-you-deal-with-them/3477)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sports-that-raise-bg-how-do-you-deal-with-them/3477 "2018-02-12T09:40:41Z")
This year I have had to shovel a lot. My brother is in college, and also we have a lot of snow. So I use shoveling as a sports activity. But, for me, it seems that shoveling raises my BG enough that I have to take a few… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-sports-exercise/12.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-sports-exercise/12.md?page=4)