Today, we’re tackling a highly requested topic: how to avoid low and high blood sugars during exercise. This is something I get asked about a lot—whether through Instagram DMs or coaching applications at Risely. It’s a topic I’ve been wanting to dive into for a while, and last week, I had my first low blood sugar during a workout in a really long time, which was super frustrating. That experience motivated me to finally record this episode and share these insights with all of you. Let’s dive in and break it down!
Quick Takeaways:
- How to avoid low and high blood sugars during exercise
- Understanding workout types and their impact on blood sugar
- Five questions to ask yourself before working out
- Insulin sensitivity & resistance: what factors are impacting it and how it plays a role in exercise
Timestamps:
- [01:05] Introduction to the episode
- [01:45] Story-time: Lauren’s first day back to the gym postpartum
- [05:24] “High blood sugars are just as frustrating too”
- [06:26] How different types of workouts impact your blood sugar
- [07:55] 3 things contributing to your insulin sensitivity / resistance
- [16:15] Starting blood sugar
- [17:35] Navigating a workout with insulin on board
- [21:40] Understanding your workout patterns
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