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Old 11-05-2009, 01:48 PM
NewdestinyX NewdestinyX is offline
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I am a: Type 2
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Northeast USA
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Originally Posted by Subby View Post
Of course I am not a t2 and I don't know what difference that means here exactly. But I find that if I don't exercise at least a little at least every 2 days, my insulin does not work nearly so well, basal or bolus. I find exercise every day a better bet.

Even just a moderate 10-20 min on an exercise bike is way better than nothing, for me. Getting the heart rate up for some time, even just breaking a sweat, seem to be the important part that I can see.
Very helpful, Subby. Thanks very much for the input. Makes total sense.
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Dx 7/15/09 - A1c 10.6 ; 10/26/09 - A1c 7.2 ; 1/20/10 - A1c 5.7
Meds: Metformin XR 500mg-2/day, Lantus 18iu 8:30am, Diovan 80mg-1/day,
Nexium 40mg-2/day, D3 2000iu, B12 2500mcg; Diet: for now, low carb:<60g/day
Weight mngm't: 288 (7/15/09) | 260 (3/4/10) | back down a total of 28 lbs
Regained 6 lbs after too high a level of insulin. Dropped in half - still good numbers.
Exercise reg: 45 min at gym 3-4x/week - cardio + weights
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