A study published in October 2009 in Diabetic Medicine investigated differences in the rates of exercise-induced low blood sugars. A total of 50 people with type 1 diabetes
According to the latest research published in February, doing 7.5 minutes of intense exercise each week is just as good as 30 minutes of moderate physical activity done every day when it comes to
Researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research recently stumbled upon what they believe is the reason why fat can clog up muscle cells and make them insulin resistant: it appears that
How many of you out there have ever developed a “hypo” (short for “hypoglycemia,” and otherwise known as blood glucose less than 65 mg/dl or 3.6 mmol/L)? Usually accompanied by classic symptoms like
Just when you thought you had your pump all figured out, here’s something else to consider: A new study recently showed that the position of your insulin pump, relative to the placement of your infusion set, can impact
Given the burgeoning interest that the public at large appears to have with running that infamous 26.2 endurance race, it’s likely that other individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes will “hear the call” and decide to train for one. That’s exactly what happened to
Consuming carbs within 30 minutes after exhaustive, glycogen-depleting exercise allows your muscles to more rapidly restore their glycogen and may actually prevent late-onset hypoglycemia that can occur up to 24 hours after exercise. Insulin sensitivity is generally heightened immediately after
If you’re a diabetic exerciser, then you know that exercise can cause hypoglycemia, which means that you’ll have to eat extra carbs to treat it. Consuming extra carbs before, during, and/or after exercise, however, may eventually contribute to excess caloric intake and
During brief high-intensity exercise, your muscles rely on their glycogen stores and to a lesser extent blood glucose, but relatively little fat. Shorter, intense activities such as sprinting or power lifting are mostly anaerobic activities that cause your muscles to rapidly use high-energy phosphate compounds (ATP and more), and, if they last longer
During physical activity, how much energy your muscles expend increases substantially, supported by fuels like glucose and fats in your bloodstream, as well as glycogen and triglycerides stored within your muscles. The intensity and duration of any exercise are