Like any other situation in the diabetes world, being prepared and having a routine are key factors in being able to successfully participate in any exercise. The first step is to identify how long you plan on doing a particular work out or sporting event. The longer the activity goes, the more you are going to have to eat before.
The next step would be to identify your insulin regiment for this exercise and figure out how you want to regulate it. Normally, you burn hundreds of calories in a workout, and if you keep your insulin basal rate the same, your blood sugar will drop lower than it needs to. If you do not desire adjusting your insulin, than you must eat the necessary foods to where your blood sugar may be a little higher than desired, but with the exercise, you blood sugar will return to normal.
Throughout the workout session or sporting event, do not be afraid or embarrassed to stop and test your blood sugar. Identifying times to test your blood sugar during a work out or athletic event is a critical factor in successfully participating in the exercising. The better you monitor your glucose levels, the better opportunity you have to perform at your highest ability.
It is always important to remember, complications occur without warning. There may be some days where you cannot complete a workout because of low blood sugar, or your erratic blood sugars may lead to decreased performance. I have had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years, and I have played sport my entire life. I cannot tell you how many times I need to stop in order to deal with a bad blood sugar. The best defense is to be prepared and establish a routine, and if you can do that, I promise you will be successful.
-CA
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