Squat 12 reps of 115, rest. Squat 10 more of 120, rest. Squat a final set of 125, drink capri sun. This is basically my workout routine. Now I do a bit more than that before I really need my sugar, but it probably seems very out of place and a no no to people who are heavy into working out.
I used to go to Title Boxing classes which are amazing. Very strenuous exercises for an hour nonstop. Amazing for getting into shape, except for the fact that no matter what I did with my insulin or ate before the workout, I could never keep my sugar up. I was the only one on the sidelines chugging capri sun after capri sun, granola bar after granola bar all while my pump was on suspend. I finally gave up.
I have been trying to lose weight. Other than working out I have been counting calories. If I didn't have time to prepare for my workout well in advance it can be a struggle. Some days it seems I have to leave one full meals worth of calories just for the snacks I need to keep my sugar up to complete my workout. I use myfitnesspal app to help count my calories, and when I have to have too many snacks during a workout, I don't log that food. I essentially lie to the app. I make up the thought in my mind that the calories didn't count because they were needed to save my life. That is probably not helping my weight loss journey.
When I am very unprepared my snack choices seem even more out of place. Its whatever I can get my hands on. One workout I was chewing skittles furiously hoping the taste of the rainbow could save me. It did, a little too much at that.
Living with diabetes is a complete trial and error. It is a science to figure out. Worst part is that what works one day might not work the next. What works for one person does not work for another.
Don't ever give up. Exercise of any kind can have an overall positive impact on your levels.
Keep you chin up and stay positive.
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