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Exercises - what, when, how long

release2find
release2find
I have diabetes (1 yr), high blood pressure and high cholesterol but control the diabetes and cholesterol thru diet...and BP meds recently adjusted upward from minimum dosage to next (Carvedilol-beta blocker). With the BP finally in acceptable range (118/76, , 120/80), I can now commence exercising (was running numbers like 150/80 or 166/88 or 132/86).

I have DVDs with Yogalates (Pilates and Yoga combo). It has beginners and intermediate levels. I will do the beginners....and there is a rec center (the indoor walking track is free) about a mile from my house. BSL has been in good ranges (86 fasting and it returns to about 89 two hours after meals).
QUESTION: What kind, what time, how long and how often do you exercise? And given my BSL numbers w/o exercise, might I expect a big drop in BSL during exercise? (I will have mints or something available just in case). How soon after eating do you exercise?
Thanks...Still learning!!!
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
I don't think there is any set or best time to exercise. I do mine in the morning before breakfast. this is easier for me since I have to get up on the doggie's schedule and this gives me the time before work.

I do some each morning about 20-30 minutes and I rotate the type -weights one morning, stationary bike next etc. will do stretches and crunches each morning, but gotta check to see where Max is since he likes to sit on my stomach and wash my face lol so I have get him outside in order to do so.

Depends on the intensity of the exercise also as to how fast you drop etc. I do the glucose tabs when I am out walking since I tend to walk at a fast pace

Basically anytime is good, find the best time for you, yes I would wait until at least an hour after eating, and they say 3 times a week at least 30 minutes but you can also break that up if you don't have the time for a full 30 minutes
laurabp
laurabp
I hate erercise as such and am 64 years old. I simply walk. I walk outdoors or inside my buildling every day. I have been doing 20 minutes a day and am trying to add a second 10 minute walk later in the day. Since I have some mild arthritis, walking works for me, I feel energized, and I don't feel as if I am "exercising" .
PixieW
PixieW
In the morning, I tend to do some standard exercises, weights one day, yoga the next, resistance exercises, etc. to build muscle and such. In the evening, hubby and I walk. If you have a tendency to go low, it's always good to carry some glucose tablets.