Exercise causes High Bloodsugar???!!!

[Alliekat81]

I have recently joined the gym. I have been working out for the past 4 months. In the last 2 weeks I joined a cycle class that is from 5:45am-6:30am. I have been checking my bloodsugar before class and eating either a protien bar or a carb. I was afraid to take my Humalog because it is a hard workout and I don't want to go low. The last twon classes have caused my blood sugar to jolt up to 350 afterwards. I read online that intense excercise can cause high bloodsugar. What should I do? I am frustrated b/c i like the class and would like to continue going but I can't risk the high bloodsugars. I'm afraid to take my insulin before. Any suggestions?

[jhellie_baby]

No, never can an exercise cause high blood sugar. Exercise is extremely important n managing diabetes because of its effects on lowing blood glucose and reducing cardivascular risk factors.

[Alliekat81]

Well, that's what is happening. I read online that intense excercise releases the glucose stored in you muscles, and your liver replaces that. This class is VERY intense. We cycle, run laps, up and down stairs, it's more of a bootcamp. So absolutely it can increase your bloodsugar. I started at 130 Friday morning, ate a small cup of white rice, did 1 mile around the track, push ups, stair climbs, and 20 miles on the bike. My bloodsugar was 350 afterwards.

[Florentin]

do you have a physician?
have you seen him or her about this?
I would be curious to see what they say

[Alliekat81]

Yes, of course I have a physician. Friday was the second time it happened. I was hoping it was a fluke until I read an article on the web. I am going to give them a call on Monday and I will let all know what he says. I hope it was something else. Very frustrating to actually get into a routine with excercise, and find a class you enjoy, only to make you feel bad afterwards. I've been diabetic for 16 years and I would never have thought excercise would cause High BS.. hoping that article I read was bogus! Thanks for everyone's time!!

[annadannadanna]

I've read that exercise causes a TEMPORARY spike in blood sugar, but then it goes down.

This makes sense when you think about it: The liver is releasing glycogen so you'll have energy to exercise, and when you stop, it takes a while for the body to absorb/use all that.

I'm no doctor, but 350 sounds high. You should ask your doctor or diabetes educator for advice.

In my case, I'm pre-diabetic and I've noticed that it does indeed appear to be high if I test right after exercising, but if I test at 1 hour after and then 2 hours after, I can see it going down.

And yes, jhellie_baby, it's true that exercise lowers blood sugar in the long run, but I think that the temporary spike is expected.

Alliekat81, I'm definitely interested in what your dr says.

[Florentin]

we will be coming back to see what you hear from your doctor
hope you are feeling alright

[jhellie_baby]

Well, that's what is happening. I read online that intense excercise releases the glucose stored in you muscles, and your liver replaces that. This class is VERY intense. We cycle, run laps, up and down stairs, it's more of a bootcamp. So absolutely it can increase your bloodsugar. I started at 130 Friday morning, ate a small cup of white rice, did 1 mile around the track, push ups, stair climbs, and 20 miles on the bike. My bloodsugar was 350 afterwards.

INTENSE exercise is the keyword here. Because it is intense, so your blood sugar level dropped. And to compensate for that, your body fats are broken down to serve as energy (in the form of sugar) to your cells.

[Alliekat81]

Thanks for all the imput everyone. I will definately post what my Dr. tells me. Hopefully I will be able to continue the class without such a drastic rise in bloodsugar. Thanks again for everyones imput I really appreciate it!

[annadannadanna]

Have you heard from your doctor yet?

[Alliekat81]

Yes. I talked to my Dr yesterday. I take Lantus and Humalog in the am. Typically around 7:00. I had not been taking my insulin on my early morning gym classes because I was scared to go low. I still take it around 7. So she told me to take my sliding scale of insulin before I go and just work with it until I figure out how my body will respond. ?? I am still a little confused b/c everything I have been told about Humalog is that you take it only when you are going to eat something. ?? I guess the tiny bit of food I eat on the way is spikeing my B.S. ???

[DForbes]

Try reading this article (href="http://destinationdiabetes.americandiabeteswholesale.com/Newsletter-Archives/Fitness-and-Diabetes#LETTER.BLOCK5"). It does not go too in depth about why your blood sugar may rise, but it gives some good advice on how to create a safe and affective workout regime. Hope this helps :thumbup:

[MHJ]

If there was one major problem some people make it is exercising without realizing how exercise can sometimes negatively effect health

[skatss]

Anything that puts a strain on the body can cause the numbers to go up. Also, if your blood sugars go down as you exercise your body can challenge it and raise your blood sugars. That's like the dawn syndrome, when the body increases the amounts of counterregulatory hormones (Growth hormone, cortisol and catecholamines) and the hormones work against insulin's action to drop blood sugars.

The increased release of these hormones, at a time when insulin is wearing out as you exercise, results in an increase in blood sugars.

Keep checking your numbers as you exercise. Have a snack and exercise and see what happens to your blood sugars. That is one way to fix the problem. Do this a few times and keep a record of how you exercised and what you ate. You will be able to get control if you keep working to fine tune it!

[manojjonam10]

The increase in the blood sugar after exercises is only temporary.Because the body needs more glucose while doing exercises.It is a not a very bad thing.In that case you should not exercise your body beyond a certain limit.

[jimmys devoted]

This si the main reason why you need ot be in " the zone" for blood glucose control before exercising. If you exercise when your levels are above 180 and you exercise you will push Ketones. It takes about four hours for BG levels to come down after exercise so, if you spike with glycogen to over 230 your pushing damaging ketones.
see my post on Ketone

[skatss]

Diabetes is not a simple thing. It doesn't always do what we think it should or must do.

I had a time when I was taking my insulin but didn't eat for hours and my blood sugars were always going up. My doc told me that was impossible until I explained that I was taking care of my ill Mom during those hours and she wasn't the easiest person to get going in the morning. Getting her to take her insulin, cleaning her wound on her amputated foot and getting her to have her meals was just as hard a thing as anyone could do. I was getting so upset that my numbers just went over the moon.

You have a few things working on you during this exercise session. You're eating a carb bar which might have any effect on you and you're putting yourself through a really hard exercise session.

The only thing you can be sure of is that your blood sugars are 350 and therefore what you're doing isn't good for you.

Your doctor will give you a few suggestions on how to control the upswing in your sugars, but just keep in mind that exercise isn't always the best thing for you. Maybe you're putting your body through too much stress in that exercise. It's a possibility,

Just keep in mind that you might need to pick another exercise. This one is definitely not doing the best for you, and bottom line, it's not worth doing if you are harming yourself.

You are to be congratulated for working so hard to get healthy. You just might have to be a bit less harsh with yourself right now.

[ramesh68]

Hi Alliekat81

Greetings

I think it is not correct to do work-outs so intensely, because more strain and stress will cause high blood sugar levels. In your case it is so high because of more hard work than required. You need to do regular exercises which are not so hard ie walking, free exercises and Yoga. Drink more water to get rid of impurities in your body. Above all this I suggest you to see the doctor and explain him about the situation. Try to follow the doctor's advice to keep sugar levels under control. I hope this helps.

Thanks.

[sophia101]

i think it effects a little

[Marci Sloane]

Medication adjustment may be necessary on the days you exercise since the glucose levels are effected by activity. Depending on what medication you are on, how strenuous the exercise and what you've eaten. I would suggest a high fiber/dense carb mixed with protein/fat. For example: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on dense wholegrain bread. This type of eating would help the body to release glucose over an extended period of time and perhaps the dramatic drops or rises wouldn't occur as readily or at all. It takes experimenting to see what works for your body.

[sophia101]

thanks fior the discussion friends , it is really very helpful

[Ammy]

It's little bit true. A person doing exercise as per tips of fitness trainer or guidance. It will give the better result and body become to be fit.

[selenagemez]

When you exercise, your muscles become more sensitive to insulin and absorb more glucose from the blood. However, like many aspects of type 2 diabetes, the response can be highly personal. Exercise can sometimes boost blood sugar. At first, you'll need to test your blood sugar before, after, and sometimes during exercise, to see how your body responds)http://freeimagestocks.com/content/66/dot.png