Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Would a person with diabetes mellitus be likely to require more insulin or more sugar after strenuous exercise

Would a person with diabetes mellitus be likely to require more insulin or more sugar after strenuous exercise?
I really dont understand this question. I have looked all over the internet and it doesnt really say. Can someboy PLEASE help me
Diabetes - 4 Answers
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It depends on the type of exercise and the person's individual chemistry. Aerobic exercise like jogging or dancing generally lowers blood glucose significantly and rapidly, and a reduction in insulin or additional carbohydrates are needed. However, after a couple of hours many people experience a subsequent rise in their BG...due to hormones that are secreted post-exercise that raise BG. But not everyone experiences that. Anaerobic exercise such as weight lifting will often result in a rise in BG due to stress hormones that are produced. It's very complicated and takes a lot of trial and error, and the body doesn't react the exact same way every time, you just have to check your BG more often. There's a book out there called "The Diabetic Athlete" that gives lots of good information about diabetes and physical activity.
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No. Exercise lowers blood sugar so you may need an extra snack.
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DingDing gave you a wonderful answer! I also recommend the book!
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