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Exercise and Sports

My auntie would like to know how she can reduce her blood sugar once she knows it is on the way up, on a particular day. She is not on insulin/medications. Can she do some exercise or eat something in particular that will help bring it down, or does she just have to wait for it to come down on its own?

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I have type 2 and take Amaryl and Precose. When I exercise, my blood sugar often rises, even if I have not eaten. Why is this?

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I have type 1 diabetes, I’m training for a marathon, and my blood sugar often spikes in the first five miles of running. Today, I tried creatine for performance improvement, and my blood sugar spiked and keeps going up. Is creatine to blame or should I suspect some other cause?

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As a police officer, my daughter, who uses a pump, has “ground fighting” as training. Afterwards, her blood sugar is very high causing her to be ill that day and the next. What should she do?

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I want to run a 50 mile marathon. I have been having trouble with dehydration and nausea while training. A doctor said that diabetics cannot stay ahead of the dehydration. What can I do about this?

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A soccer and basketball player, my son disconnects his pump and takes a shot of Regular before playing. Sometimes, he is still very high, making him feel ill. What do you suggest?

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My teen son has gotten dumbbells to build up his arm muscles. I’ve heard that this is not a good idea. Will he be doing damage to his body?

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Can my daughter with type 1 be a lifeguard?

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My daughter, who swims three evenings a week, has been having stubborn highs some nights and corrections are not helping. Could this be a growth spurt? Is this common during puberty? What should I do to minimize the highs? Do rebounds cause insulin resistance?

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My 15 year old daughter does springboard diving. Even when she eats an extra snack before diving, her blood sugars drop too low while exercising. Any ideas?

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