Types of Exercise:
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If Your Blood Glucose Level Is:
(Added Snack)
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Short:
(Less Than 20 Minutes)
Walking less than one mile or cycling at a slow pace
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Less than 100 mg/dl or above:
30-40 g of carbohydrate source before exercise, then 10-15 g per hour of exercise
100 mg/dl or above:
Do not take an extra snack
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Medium:
(20-60 Minutes)
Tennis, swimming, jogging, cycling, vacuuming
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Less than 100 mg/dl:
30-45 g of carbohydrate source before exercise, then 10-15 g per hour of exercise
100-200 mg/dl:
Do not take an extra snack
200-300 mg/dl:
Do not begin exercise until blood glucose is under better control
300 mg/dl or greater:
15 g of carbohydrate source per hour of exercise
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Hard:
(60 Minutes or More)
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Less than 100 mg/dl:
45-50 g of carbohydrate source to start- check blood glucose carefully during
100-200 mg/dl:
30-45 g of carbohydrate source to start*
200-300 mg/dl:
15-45 g of carbohydrate per hour of exercise depending on blood glucose and exercise intensity*
*After 45 minutes to one hour, you may need another snack. Check your blood glucose.
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