exercise

My GP advised I was pre diabetic (46 hba1c) and my blood glucose levels (started checking) / thirst / tiredness confirm this. I’ve been losing weight these last three weeks since the news steadily following a low carb intermittent fasting approach, but I’m really struggling with the cardio that...

I am a recent Type 1 diagnosis and in the Honeymoon Period. I currently take no Bolus or Basal injections and experience very few highs (>10). The downside is that I keep going low (<3.9) even when I have been at 9.0+. If I exercise to any extent it accelerates the drop and I can end up in a...

I’ve wanted to begin being more healthy, as I’ve been sick too many times recently (virus and flu in less than 2 weeks of each other). I know germs mostly caused it, but I also think that me being unable to eat proper meals (due to a severe bowel condition that affects everything when I eat)...

Hi Team I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes, they think it's LADA (1.5) but I'm awaiting confirmation. I am on rapid-insulin injections with meals. I understand the amount of insulin I take should mirror the amount of carbs I eat. I don't go to the gym, but I do like going for fast-ish...

Apologies if this info already appears on the forum, but as newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes forum newbie, I am also posting to publicly thank and show gratitude to the amazing work done by Diabetes UK Northern Offices AKA "Our Friends In The North" who have immense knowledge, tips and sage...

Hello! I began running in 2023 and am pleased to report that it has gone well. I recently ran a 10k and have registered for the Farnborough Winter Half Marathon in January. I've learned to appreciate how difficult it is to train with T1D - both mentally and physically - throughout my training...

As per title, exercise is swimming and yoga so not high impact, I’ve also reviewed my diet I’m eating less food overall and definitely less carbs so why is this happening? I’m so confused. Didn’t exercise yesterday, lost 1lb from yesterday and bg slightly down. I don’t want to stop the...

Afternoon all, I got my Minimed 780g back in November (Pump only, not closed loop) and I am trying to lose some weight. I have so far lost around a stone and a half but I'm starting to look at increasing my exercise. Previously (before the pump) i've had some awful experiences whilst...

And I enjoyed it! I think it's from Fit with Rick or Fit Walking With Rick. Very simple cardio/aerobics with good music choices and on screen timers, step count and preview of the next step. Was reminiscent of being in a step class and I'll do them again I think!

Now that I’ve completed my first half marathon and signed up for the second (and even contemplating putting in to the ballot for a full one somewhere) I’m convinced I’m official a Runner. So I’m off to the National Running Show today. I’m expecting it to be full of stalls selling overpriced...

In the past my main method of keeping my BG levels under control has always been lots of exercise. As my knees are now getting past their best I have had to curtail the running and long cycle rides and this coincided with the swimming pool being closed due to Covid. I stayed relatively active...

Hi All, Putting this in this section as technically it's exercise. I am a 25yr old mum and was diagnosed with T1D on 14th February this year. I've had troubles with getting "in the mood" or "ready" for intercourse for a while, but it's gotten 10x worse since diagnosis. My mind isn't in the...

Hello Everyone! We know that moving more can really help to manage diabetes, and so we are helping people who currently do less than 30 mins of physical activity per week make it part of their day-to-day life. Francesca, our Physical Activity Helpline Advisor, is trained to help you build your...

Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping well. I am thinking of getting the freestyle libre 2 kit. Apparently it is only water-resistant for upto 30 mins when swimming. Does anyone know if this is an absolute time limit? On those occasions when I do swim I am usually in the pool for longer than...

Hello Everyone, As I am very new to these forums, I was just writing to see if there may possibly be any interest in a research study I intend to be doing next month. As a Type 1 diabetic myself, I have decided that my 3rd year university dissertation will be based around observing the impacts...

Saturday 15th August 2020, 7:37pm I've had recent HbA1c result on Wednesday 12th August. Given that my last reading in Feb 2019 was 42 and what with lockdown and everything else going on I was rather nervous that my number would be worse than the last time 18 months ago, but I also secretly...

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Hi I have just been diagnosed with T1D. Prior to my diagnosis I enjoyed running and this is something that I am keen to get back in to. I have been advised to introduce it gradually, so I have decided to do the C25K. I went out on my first run today and got myself so worked up over how much...

Hello my me is Tom Wright I'm now 26 years old and I live in the Uk In a city called Norwich located in the county of Norfolk. When I was 18 I applied to join the Royal Navy. Joining the military was always a dream job for me as a young boy, I loved being active and relished being apart of a...

Hi, When I was first diagnosed 2 years ago with T1 I had lost alot of weight and strength, I have managed to get my weight back up but I need to restore some physical strength. I have tried walking but that does not build much muscle. I am trying a system that is a cross between Pilates/ yoga...