Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hello: I'm wondering what time of day is best to exercise. Also, how often do I need to check my blood sugar. After meals, before meals, etc. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 you pick a time to exercise that suits you but be consistent, try to do it the same time each day. test your sugar before at first to make sure you don't go low. on a normal day test your sugar before each meal and at bedtime. at first you can always do another test two hours after each meal. you should never be higher that six point six. also, always test when in doubt. you will get pretty good at reading your body. RE: Exercise and blood tests Hello: I'm wondering what time of day is best to exercise. Also, how often do I need to check my blood sugar. After meals, before meals, etc. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'd suggest most anytime, except prior to bedtime. As was suggested, check your bg before you exercise. Although since you're a t2, you don't run the risk of a debilitating drop in blood sugar. Dave ~~ Now available: THE ATTACHÉ! -- From Desert Breeze Publishing ~~ Visit: http://www.authordavidbond.com Upcoming releases: A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012 SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012 A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013 OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013 A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013 RE: Exercise and blood tests Hello: I'm wondering what time of day is best to exercise. Also, how often do I need to check my blood sugar. After meals, before meals, etc. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 If you are type 2, blood testing is good to do in the morning after rising and before bed. It is also good to check 2 hours after eating, especially if you want to see what the food you jut ate did to you. What did your doctor suggest? sometimes the insurance company will limit how many times you can check _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Don Hansen Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:18 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Exercise and blood tests Hello: I'm wondering what time of day is best to exercise. Also, how often do I need to check my blood sugar. After meals, before meals, etc. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 sadly, I believe the standard insurance allowance is 1 strip for a type 2, and 3 for a type 1. Having said this, there are ways around it. I am completely covered under Medicare for more than 8 strips per day. Dave ~~ Now available: THE ATTACHÉ! -- From Desert Breeze Publishing ~~ Visit: http://www.authordavidbond.com Upcoming releases: A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012 SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012 A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013 OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013 A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013 RE: Exercise and blood tests Hello: I'm wondering what time of day is best to exercise. Also, how often do I need to check my blood sugar. After meals, before meals, etc. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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