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Answering your questions about type 1 diabetes and exercise

Watch the short videos below for practical tips and advice on managing your glucose levels while exercising.

How should I adjust my insulin for exercise?

Knowing how to adjust your insulin when exercising can make it easier to manage your blood glucose levels. Watch this video to find out how exercise changes your insulin requirements, and how to adjust your basal and bolus insulin dose to manage the change.  

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What’s the best time of day to exercise?

Have you ever noticed that exercise affects your blood glucose levels differently at different times of the day? Watch this video to find out if there is a best time of day to exercise, and how you can manage your blood glucose levels when exercising at any time of day  

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How do different types of exercise affect blood glucose levels?

No matter how you like to move, any type of exercise can affect your blood glucose levels.  Watch this video to find out how different types of exercise affect your blood glucose levels and helpful strategies you can use to manage them  

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How do I safely exercise for longer durations?

When you are exercising for one hour or more, your blood glucose levels can be harder to manage. Watch this video to find out why long-duration exercise can make blood glucose levels unpredictable and what you can do to manage them 

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How do I reduce my risk of hypoglycaemia during exercise?

We know that exercise is great for both our physical and emotional health, but you may have noticed that it can increase your risk of a hypo. Watch this video to find out what strategies you can use to reduce your hypo risk during and after exercise.  

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