Hypoglycemia how to modify diet and training
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J.Michael posted 19 weeks ago.
Eat your pre-workout meal at least 3 hrs before you intend on starting.
Eating high GI foods such as sugars, maltodextrin, and fruits, later than 60-90 mins before your workout will likely raise your insulin levels and increase your chances of exercise adding to the hypoglycemic condition.
During your workouts, you could try to fuel up with lower GI foods like, apples, peanut butter, and whole grain breads and use only an electrolyte drink such as "nuun" and water for fluids.
You'll likely need to eat these earlier than a GU gel, or gatorade as they will take longer to digest.
You can also try to train your body to burn more fat and less glycogen by working out in the morning on an empty stomach. (I can't recall where I read about this.) Think of this as a modified version of the 3hr rule above.
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go 'gate 2006 posted 19 weeks ago.
J.Michael wrote:
You can also try to train your body to burn more fat and less glycogen by working out in the morning on an empty stomach. (I can't recall where I read about this.)
http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/marathonlongrun.htm
They discuss carbohydrate-free running it this article.
- AT
I have mild to moderate low blood sugar issues that I can usually manage very well with diet. However- it seems that training has taken the issues and magnified and multiplied them. I am trying to keep the calorie intake up and limiting intake of all forms of sugar- even limited amount of fruit and juices except as needed. I know that dietary needs are unique to the individual, but any advice or strategies would be appreciated. Trial and error is driving me nuts- and it was a short trip to begin with.
Thanks,
mark