| Types of Exercise: | 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 |
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 |
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) |
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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Last updated: February 27, 2023