Diabetic running and BG

[RalphSS8]

Any other diabetic runners on here?

I am type 2 diabetic and running has helped me to keep my diabetes in check so that I am no longer in need of any medication for it. However my diabetic nurse was concerned that my BG (blood glucose) might drop too low when running so I decided to check it.

Today I tested at 6.5 which is a normal reading. I then did a 10K run in 60 minutes and tested again. Far from dropping I found that my BG had nearly doubled at 11.6!

I have made an appointment to consult my doctor but I just wonder if there is anyone else with experience of this?

[Oldfloss Administrator]

My husband is Type 2 Diabetic... and I do remember something about this.. no expert obvioulsy..but the act of running as an exercise does, or can cause a rise in BG.. just found interesting comments here too ...

diabetes.co.uk/forum/thread...

Get it checked out though.. that is the best plan