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HenryBennett said:
That’s understandable and static exercise in a gym bores me to tears. I’ve learnt in this forum how different T1 and T2 can be. But as regards exercise I built up my walking very slowly. I’ve been unable to avail myself of the cardiac rehab unit as it’s closed, so I am committed to regular walking. I now regularly do six miles a day - I’m up to 58 consecutive days.
The game changer for me is a smart phone and earphones. Whilst walking I listen to music and to podcasts depending on my mood. Music-wise my mood can be set by classical, ‘pop’, metal etc and with podcasts whatever I want to explore - politics, rugby, cricket etc.
The great thing about walking is you set your own pace and can vary it according to how you’re feeling - mental and physical.
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I'll be back at work from next week as well so will be on my feet all day...a bit more activity.
 
freesia said:
I find exercise quite hard atm. While we were away we went on quite a few coast walks which were lovely but its the first time i've been able to monitor my levels and i found it stressful trying to work out when and what level of snack i needed. I was just getting to grips with it when we came home. Trying to exercisr at home i don't have the motivation so need classes or a gym but i am a bit wary of those just yet.
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Back before I was diagnosed me and Bruce used to go through to the next town regularly and used a gym there that had a pool and sauna and steam room as well that we'd use after (a few of the older guys used to take the **** out of him as I could lift far heavier than he could lol) but it installed the fear of god in me to do that when I was diagnosed, I was even anxious of long walks and not knowing what my levels were like as I didn't want to have a hypo in front of anyone after a horrid reaction from people in a shop when I had one but that all changed when I got the Libre, it gave me my confidence back and we started to enjoy long walks again, I have a cross trainer in my room too (can't use it just now as there's stuff all round about it) Tresiba isn't the best of basals to be on for spontaneous exercise as it isn't instant after adjustments so finding what snacks you need is always best and I also find I can need to reduce bolus doses for up to 24 hours later as well xx
 
Kaylz said:
Back before I was diagnosed me and Bruce used to go through to the next town regularly and used a gym there that had a pool and sauna and steam room as well that we'd use after (a few of the older guys used to take the **** out of him as I could lift far heavier than he could lol) but it installed the fear of god in me to do that when I was diagnosed, I was even anxious of long walks and not knowing what my levels were like as I didn't want to have a hypo in front of anyone after a horrid reaction from people in a shop when I had one but that all changed when I got the Libre, it gave me my confidence back and we started to enjoy long walks again, I have a cross trainer in my room too (can't use it just now as there's stuff all round about it) Tresiba isn't the best of basals to be on for spontaneous exercise as it isn't instant after adjustments so finding what snacks you need is always best and I also find I can need to reduce bolus doses for up to 24 hours later as well xx
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I used to go to a gym, then changed to pilates/yoga class which i really enjoyed. The only problem was, pre libre, i would finish the class and go to the car to drive home to find i was either too low to drive or just dipping into hypo. It meant that i was sat in a virtually empty car park on my own waiting for my OH to get a lift/walk up to me to drive back. When i had the libre, lockdown happened, so i haven't really been able to try it. I think the classes are starting back up though soon so might give it a go. I don't worry now about if i have a hypo in public.
We are storing my older daughters exercise bike atm so i've been using that and when my OH isn't working over a weekend, we try and go out for a walk somewhere. I'm sure you'll get back to the gym one day @Kaylz, and be lifting more than Bruce again. X
 
freesia said:
I'm sure you'll get back to the gym one day @Kaylz, and be lifting more than Bruce again. X
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Unfortunately where we went moved out to the outskirts of the next town so would be a bit too much of a trek to ever go back there, would take up far too much of the day bussing to the next town and getting there, I haven't really regained my muscle from when diabetes ate away at them before I was diagnosed but with his wrist he has a very long way to go before he'll be lifting any weights again xx
 
Kaylz said:
Back before I was diagnosed me and Bruce used to go through to the next town regularly and used a gym there that had a pool and sauna and steam room as well that we'd use after (a few of the older guys used to take the **** out of him as I could lift far heavier than he could lol) but it installed the fear of god in me to do that when I was diagnosed, I was even anxious of long walks and not knowing what my levels were like as I didn't want to have a hypo in front of anyone after a horrid reaction from people in a shop when I had one but that all changed when I got the Libre, it gave me my confidence back and we started to enjoy long walks again, I have a cross trainer in my room too (can't use it just now as there's stuff all round about it) Tresiba isn't the best of basals to be on for spontaneous exercise as it isn't instant after adjustments so finding what snacks you need is always best and I also find I can need to reduce bolus doses for up to 24 hours later as well xx
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Snap! When I was first dx, I got so anxious about exercising (which I really enjoy) that I stopped...completely...and was miserable. Now that I use the Libre, the anxiety’s gone. I can see if my BG’s trending up or down. I can relax and go on a nice long walk, whenever - what a relief. 🙂 🙂:D
 
6.9 on this dull, dark morning. I’m up early too, because my car has an appointment! Service and first MOT. Can’t believe we’ve had it three years. Not worried about it passing. It only has 20k on the clock and does a lot of sitting about! We’re dropping it off and walking home, the long way of course. We were offered a courtesy car but we don’t need it. Just hoping the rain stays away or at the very least isn’t torrential. That’ll be a novelty! Have a good day everyone.🙂
 
Gruers said:
I was over 11 last night and 9.9 this morning, I played golf yesterday and had a club sandwich afterwards was that the issue ? Anyway 9.9 today so work to do to get it under control today
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That’s a surprise after a lot of walking and exercise. I’d have though other than 3 slices of bread there are very few carbs in a club.
 
HenryBennett said:
That’s a surprise after a lot of walking and exercise. I’d have though other than 3 slices of bread there are very few carbs in a club.
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Bread can be lethal! Most packed sandwiches these days seem to be made with malted (ie sugar) brown bread. Then there’s the bacon - lots of bacon these days seems to contain some kind of sugar (dextrose, maple cured, etc). And what about condiments - pure sugar. It’s a minefield! 😱 🙂

Morning all. 4.9 here. :D

Good luck today @Michael12421.
 
Bloden said:
Bread can be lethal! Most packed sandwiches these days seem to be made with malted (ie sugar) brown bread. Then there’s the bacon - lots of bacon these days seems to contain some kind of sugar (dextrose, maple cured, etc). And what about condiments - pure sugar. It’s a minefield! 😱 🙂
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Certainly is! I’ll stick to home made sarnies I think. I anyway avoid *sweet cured” bacon - dry cured is best and you can read the label for carbs. But it’s hard to beat a really good club sandwich.
 
Morning

Well DSN finally emailed me back yesterday, I didn't have a C-Peptide test done but I did have a GAD test which showed the antibodies present

Already planning my next Morrisons order, they've only gone and put my almond milk back on offer but a better offer! Will save myself a whole £1 compared to the other offer that I may try to obtain some Milly Way Cake bars with! Cross your fingers for me guys although the order wont be placed until at least the end of next week, I have 16 cartons down at bruce's but go through 2 a week and they are always £1.80 each in my town so need to stock up on it cheap when I can! LOL, cat food is also on the list although think there's a 3 week supply left in stock

Anyways it's a 5.5 for me today

@Gruers didn't you say yesterday you had a touch of a cold? If so then that and the sandwich are probably factors

Have a nice day everyone and stay safe
xx
 
Morning all, 4.5 here. Son is here, working from our home instead of his own for a couple of days, then will stay for the bank hol weekend. Time to double up on the catering, he eats like a horse.
 
Congratulations @Michael12421 on the House Special. Best of luck for today. 🙂
5 on the nose for me today. 🙂
@Kaylz the price of that unsweetened almond milk does yo-yo up and down a lot doesn't it. :confused:

Stay safe and well everybody

Dez
 
MeeTooTeeTwo said:
@Kaylz the price of that unsweetened almond milk does yo-yo up and down a lot doesn't it. :confused:
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It's usually £1.70-£1.80 a carton for the Alpro stuff, Morrisons had it on 3 for £3.50 and have now changed the offer to 3 for £3! Asda's own ain't too bad but dearer shop as basket charge under £40 and delivery more expensive, that;s the problem with only having a Lidl in our town 🙄 xx
 
Michael12421 said:
Good morning - up early and waiting for the ambulance. Hope this is a good sign my reading is 5.2.
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Hope all goes well today - fingers crossed x
 
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