BG Testing after exercise, when?

George83 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 08:15 PM

Just a quick question, how long after exercise should I test my BG levels?

jacobsam622 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 08:52 PM

I Just finished a forty five minute work out on the elliptical trainer. I tested about a half hour before, and I got a reading of 130. I did another reading after I was done, which was 120. I just started testing again in the last couple of months so I am just starting a new routine. I always test before and after so I know if I am to high (above 275) or to low (below 80). The diabetic program I went through back
when I was living in Fairfax county Virginia always stress the importance of testing before exercise because you can go into diabetic shock.

Lulika · #3 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 12:37 AM

I also test before and after exercise. After I finish I take a shower and then test (about 20 mins after exercising). I am always amazed how positively exercise affects my BG's.
Today I was 6.6 before and 4.3 after.....result!

morrisma · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 04:45 AM

It might matter what kind of exercise you are doing. Aerobic stuff I'd check on pretty quickly especially if you work at it past the fat burning stage - usually 45-60 mins. If you are lifting, I'd wait a little longer as the effects of that kind of exercise are typically longer and slower to show.

Always a good idea to do extra tests when starting any new regimen so you can gauge how your bod will react.
Mike