Would stationary biking be ok with your back? We got a Peloton at the start of covid and I have become one of those annoying addicts. They also have ancillary classes that I really enjoy – yoga (sorry), “strength” (some of which incorporates pilates, which I also love, but might be tricky if you have had any vertebrae fused or that are still healing), walking/running, meditation (I use their meditation program daily – had used Headspace for years and still do prefer it, but I also really like peloton’s), and they just started a boxing program that doesn’t really appeal to me, but my friends say it’s great. You don’t need the bike to do any of the non-bike stuff. They keep sending me 2-month passes to give to friends, so if you would like one let me know! Jessica
I’m pretty certain that I can use a stationary bike. Thanks for the idea. Totally forgot what bicycles were 
I am not sure if this will work – I pasted the link from my peloton app into notes then sent that in an email to myself then pasted here (what I think I am supposed to do is just click it and text or email it to you) – let me know if it doesn’t work and send me a message with your email if you’re comfortable and I will send you an email with the peloton link. (If this link works, anyone else is also welcome to use it, too)
Join me in a Peloton workout with this free 60 day app guest pass!
Sent from my iPhone
PS - I don’t receive any benefit from this, just really like the classes!
Thank you endlessly!!! I have many friends who absolutely LOVE the Peloton system and swear by it. Its just very expensive, and bc I live in a NYC apartment, I would have to figure out a way to accommodate it. Entirely possible though.
You’re an angel. 
If you do need a compact, portable stationary bike, my hubby uses an Ativafit. It folds up real easily, and just leans on the wall when not in use.
The one drawback is the seat. If you don’t have a well-cushioned tush, it can literally be a pain in the a…
That one looks nice and small, yet well built. That is pretty cool.
And it will hold a larger person (260 lbs), which many of the small or light ones don’t.
Thanks. Great info. But I dont have any substantial cushioning on my butt. I’m tiny. Hummmmm…
@daisymae Yeah, that’s why I mentioned it.
it was worth a try! Thanks again.
@daisymae I’ve been reading this thread with interest. I didn’t want to chime in because I am type 2 on MDI, who hasn’t been in the water in years. My thing is bicycling.
When I started MDI in Jan 2021 I couldn’t ride or walk for 15 minutes without causing a hypo. I had to do a lot of finagling to get where I could ride without falling off the bike.
All this past week my regular daily rides of 40 to 60 minutes my BG was dropping at the end. This hadn’t been happening for some months now. Friday I did my usual group ride that is over 2 hours without any real drop in BG. In fact, I had to do a correction + my regular bolus for lunch as BG continued to rise.
Today I did a 50 minute ride after lunch with 5 sprints.BG dropped from 105mg/dl to 84mg/dl and rose back up to 105mg/dl after an hour. Sitting at 100mg/dl 4 hours later.
Biology is not Chemistry. There are just so many variables. Every time I think I’ve got this BG management thing dialed in, I get a comeuppance.
Just keep tinkering and with @Eric good advice you will get there.
I’m not sure this is the same thread I was watching, but it was about swimming, lows with highs afterward.
C.L. I appreciate your chiming into this thread. I love to hear all about other peoples experiences as diabetics with exercise stories whether they be T1 or T2, on MDI or on Pumps. We’re all so very different that even to this day I never ceased to be surprised.
I did start this thread in 2017, and a lot has happened since then. And YES, Eric was an enormous part of my progress and successes. But it was the FUD community that helped me to continue to move forward in my pursuit, and to find a “formula” that worked we’ll for me. It took about a year of experimenting before I found it though. so, patience and perseverance were great virtues.
Life is much different now. CoVid came and the pool closed 2 years ago. I have had spinal surgery and have been completely debilitated recovering. I am very eager to get back into the pool, but bc of the newest variant , the pool may close again, also, I have to get clearance from my surgeon that it is safe enough for me to swim. Its been a long road but I continue to look forward to healthier days.
My only recommendation is to stick it out with FUD. I have found that I learn more and more about my D body and needs from the experiences and suggestions of others. And the encouragement is beyond the pale. You sound like you’re making great progress in your journey. So keep up all the excellent work, and dont forget : ENJOY!!!
DM
Well, I guess I got so enthralled with the back and forth with you and Eric that I didn’t notice the dates. So sorry to hear about your long recovery, and then with Covid closing the pool for you. I haven’t been to the gym since the original outbreak. I am still paying dues because my personal trainer is employed by that gym. She does training with us via Zoom.
Somehow she is able to see where we need improvement. Cynthia is a treasure. She may cause pain, but never injury. I am more flexible at 71 than I was at 40.
Hoping you can resume you passion for swimming sooner whether than latter.
You have a gift certificate from FUD. You can use it for the YMCA, or for a Peloton. Whatever you want! 
Maybe you can swap out the seat for a more supportive one and or use a gel pad cover for extra cushioning…or even try padded bike shorts. 
SADLY, WHY I CANNOT DO THE PELOTON THING:
Just got off of the phone with my DO pain management and osteopathy specialist. We discussed many issues. One issue was about how slowly I am recovering and why I am still experiencing so much pain. He reminded me of how intense my surgery was, how invasive it was, how my bones and my nerves are still regenerating, that some people heal slower or faster than others. He mentioned that sometimes diabetics can heal much more slowly but that bc my A1C is so tightly controlled he didnt think that my diabetes was an issue at all. He said I should plan on as much as up to a year post surgery to feel 100% again. Egaads. sounds horrid.
Anyway, thats another issue. I wanted to address the issue of alternative exercise regiments that I can do safely since I am not able to swim at the moment, nor will I b able to use other GYM equipment in the near future. FUD members have offered the solution of the Peloton bike/system. It sounded wonderful. However, I mentioned this to my DO this morning, and he told me “Absolutely NOT.” When I asked him why, he explained that it involved too much bending over forward and how this would impact greatly on my lumbar spine and b quite detrimental. I’m glad that I thought to ask him, bc I was just getting ready to order the entire system for my living room and sign myself up for the classes. He basically limited me to Swimming, Speed Walking, and Elliptical exercises. To stay away from exercises that require much bending forward ( so much for those ballet classes I signed up for .)
so thats the latest scoop. So glad I didnt waste my $$$ bc the basic introductory Peloton system is $1,500 + $12.99/month.
Theres one more thing I want to mention, just incase anyone is having frustrations with their A1cs (perhaps due to CoVids restrictions, perhaps bc of the Holiday Food Feasts,etc) :
My A1c has generally been in the 4.7 -5-2% range. But recently, my last bloodwork came back with a 5.6% A1c. I felt very disheartened and frustrated. Then I thought about it. I’d been eating hospital food for a month. I had been in the hospital wherein they would not allow me to make any corrections until my BGs went over 185, I was lying like an invalid on my back for 30 days just staring at the ceiling without any exercise so to speak of, and for the first month, when I returned home, the farthest I could walk was down the block (which at the time seemed to be so arduous an activity and took forever). Yes, now I am up and walking again, am able to eat as I wish, can do my own corrections as desired, however, I am still in considerable pain and it has completely changed my insulin needs. I have also been on a myriad of medications, had to deal with everything from bloating to constipation, weight gain…blah blah blah…SO, I have decided that I AM NOT MY NUMBERS!!! I am a fierce survivor, and I have not failed at anything (yet). I deal with what comes at me as sensibly as I can. And everything will be okay. This is temporary.
To all having a rough time of it (I know that the holidays can churn up an awful lot of emotions for people), this too shall pass. We are a community, and together we are strong. (I think of the holidays like I think of the Bermuda Triangle : Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years 
) A lot can happen during this time of year. Both good and bad. But eat something delectable and treat yourself gently. You’re without a doubt worth it! Stay smart, stay healthy, love yourself, and never forget to enjoy all the good things in life. Gratitude goes a long way!
signing out,
DM
DM, your A1c numbers are absolutely fantastic, and this outlook says everything! I know of no one that has worked as hard as you to dial in your exercise routine and enjoy the activity so much. I really hope you can get back to swimming in 2022.
Damn straight you are not your numbers (really, even as far from your usual range, FANTASTIC, 5.6%… an a1c I haven’t hit since I was pregnant…)!!! You certainly are FIERCE, PRAGMATIC, and a ROCKSTAR.
I am so glad you talked w your dr about the biking. The pressure it could put on your back makes sense. But do poke around the peloton app and check out the meditations if that’s something you are at all into. Someone also mentioned listening to certain bike classes as motivational meditations, which I think is an amazing idea (Christine d’Ercole has reflection rides that I LOVE and would highly recommend just closing your eyes and listening to). Anyway, the pass is there for 2 months for anyone to use!
Your perspective is so wise and honestly very much appreciated right now when I’m frankly frustrated with my diabetes “performance” and feeling weary and burnt out on what looks like another awful period of covid. Thank you for making this post. xo - Jessica
Glad you found out before spending the money on a Peloton. Check with your surgeon about a recumbent stationary bike and a hand cycle exercise machine.
It’s a wonder any of us can survive a long hospital stay. I just ha 3 or 4 days and my BG was high enough on the last day to cause blurry vision. It was the food and lack of self care.