Going the distance. The endurance athlete's guide to managing diabetes.

摘要

The phrase "endurance exercise" conjures up images of burning muscles, screaming lungs, sneakers, and sweat. Lots of sweat. Yes, there are indefatigable athletes for whom running, walking, swimming, or otherwise exercising for hours on end gives meaning to the word endurance, but you don't have to race an Ironman to test your stamina. What constitutes endurance for you (a 30-minute 5K? Four hours of cycling?) depends on your fitness level. Most of the time, doing an endurance sport will lower your blood glucose, so it's important to know how to manage your diabetes before, during, and after a workout-whether you plan to run 3 miles or 30.