I often hear that so-called “a sweet
sportsman” doesn’t know how to dose insulin properly during the workout.
Besides, some diabetics may not know how to react and what to do to avoid
hypoglycemia. First, you need to answer the question: when do you plan your
training? What will be its length and intensity? Remember that preparing for a training
looks different, depending if you want your workout to be done in the morning,
or later. As you know, a human’s liver
releases the largest amount of glucose in the
morning throughout the day. At this time you shouldn’t lower the basic dosage
of insulin. It is also important to remember that if you want to eat some
carbohydrates before the workout, I believe that at least 50% of the calculated
dose of insulin (1WW/1 u.) should be given. If you plan a workout during the
afternoons or in the evenings, dosing insulin looks completely different. In
this case, it is even allowed to disconnect an insulin pump, lower the basic
dose by 50%, or have 2-3 WW for those you don’t have insulin; leaving the base
at a steady level. No matter what you decide, you should check your insulin
level always before your workout and after it. Over time, you will know your
body better and better and the body itself will know how to act and react in
the best way. The last thing: always have some easy-absorbing carbohydrates
with you.
Good luck with your “sweet workouts” :)
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