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Thread: Target BS when you begin your exercise

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01-21-2008, 01:40 PM

xMenace

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Originally Posted by KCP

Yea, i did a 45min spin class yesterday. Tested 8.5 before hand, ate two jubes. Did the class, came out at 7.0

Whereas, i discovered 5.6 is too low. I did 15 mins on crosstrainder, felt low. Tested and was 3.2.. So i now aim for :
8ish with no bolus in system
have a small snack of sugar (t2x jubes, 2x prunes, half banana)

You said bolus. Do you pump? If so, you could try a low temp basal instead. Why feed the disease? But it is a great excuse to eat a Snickers bar

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