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07 Feb 2003
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Diabetic and excercise
I'm a well-controlled type 1 diabetic. I consider myself quite fit and play league squash as well. My question is: Should I have somethiing to eat before a game? I find I run out of steam if I don't.
FitnessDoc
Hi Chaz
Yes, just monitor your blood glucose carefully before and after the snack, so that it is correctly timed before your strenuous exercise.
Yes, just monitor your blood glucose carefully before and after the snack, so that it is correctly timed before your strenuous exercise.
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