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Originally Posted by BlueSky  Insulin is the key, as far as I am concerned. My experience has been that exercise always brings blood sugar down, as long as there is enough circulating insulin. And exercise never increases blood sugar in the presence of adequate circulating insulin. To the extent that you are using glucose in the bloodstream to fuel exercise, your insulin requirements go up. And not supplying it starts a chain reaction that increases you blood sugar. |
The same is true for me. When I've had really high BGs, I've bolused insulin and gone for a brisk walk. I once went from over 300 to the 70's after a quick 35 minute walk. I would much rather go out for a walk and get the BG down quicker than just sit around waiting. If I do just sit around, that inactivity can cause my BG to go even higher before it starts to come down, which can take hours and might need a second correction.
I always, as long as it's not the middle of the night, go for a walk to help bring my BG down.
