[SVanderkolff]

I was diagnosed in Jan 05 and have since lost 40 lbs, down to 175. I have also gone back to my karate training. I was forced to take about three years off due to heart problems. Is there anyone else studying the martial arts and if so anything speacial I should be watching for?
Thanks
Steve

[liz32]

I'm not, but I'm thinking about it. My daughter takes Tae Kwon Do and it looks fun. I'd love to know how it effects your bg's. I get tired just watching the 20-30 min's of stretching and excersizing that they do just to warm up! I've hesitated becuase I think I'm too old (32) to start. Let me know how it effects you....it'll be interesting to see. Have fun!

[nantomsuethom]

Do you tend to go low with exercise? My daughter has done karate for 8 years now. Just from watching her I know if Thomas did karate he would definately need to eat before and disconnect his pump.

[SVanderkolff]

Liz
Too Old???? I am now 46 and am certainly not the oldest in our group. I find it great excercise and any club worth joining will take into concideration any physical limitation you may have. My hips don't work as well as they used to and I am certainly not as flexible as I used to be, so they do not expect me to be able to kck somebody in the chin or do the splits.
As for the excercise I just have to watch it. I am a T2 so as long as I eat a light supper fairly heavy on the protiens I don't have a problem. Mind you I have a box of orange juice in my bag at the side of the gym and all the instructors know I am diabetic. If you do try it make sure you tell the instructors.
I think as long as you are not suffering from nuropathy, especially in the feet, you should be okay. Having said that, any club that emphasises contact sparring I would probably stay away from.
Oh and as always check with your doctor.
Steve

[liz32]

I would really like to start but I guess I'm embarassed because I'm a little pudgy and I feel that they'll look at me and laugh and think "there's no way this chick could be serious". I love learning anything! I just taught myself the irish penny whistle, am learning to sail seriously (9meter aloha) so I find the thaugh of learning a martial art very appealling. The excersize aspect looks great too. Plus, my hubby's a peace officer and knows all these holds and things. There's only one I can get out of without killing myself. I'd love to be able to spar and hold my own with him. Right now it just degenerates into a wrestling match that ends with me laughing to pee myself. Wouldn't it be funny if I could surprise him and throw him down..heheh..that would be hilarious! Anyways, let me know how it goes. I may just get brave enough to go to a gym and sign up.

[valc3]

Steve,

I'm T2 and on insulin. I've been working out at the gym and weight lifting. I've started kick boxing and I love it. I have to eat before class, test before in the middle and after. It took me awhile to find the right combination of food to prevent a low and not stay high.


Liz, I'm 45 and it doesn't matter if I am the oldest in the class. You're never too old to try something new. You'd be surprised, I'm in better shape than a lot of the younger people.

[SVanderkolff]

Liz
I think if you go out and watch a couple of lessons you will quickly find that you are no more out of shape than a lot of the participants. The secret to it is to find a dojo you are comfortable with and instructors you are comfortable with.
Steve

[Welcome2DBlock]

I use to take Judo, very fun.. but exhausting. I usually just tested before I started, if i was 110 or under id have something like a clementine, or granola bar. If i was over that (but still in considerable range of being a "good blood sugar) id do nothing. I always kept a gatorade there.