T1D gymfolk, I could use some help!
Heya! Jin here, looking for some advice to start exercising / working out. Not sure if I should tag it exercise or seeking support / advice as its a bit of both.
Tl;dr: need help planning exercise, and tips to avoid frequent hypos without needing massive carb loading as it makes losing the weight challenging.
Main goals im looking to accomplish is to become more toned (i think that's the right term?).
Im not sure what kind of routine I should start with or any ramping schedule. My sugars tend to tank very quickly when I exercise, to the point I've almost passed out on the treadmill since the hypo came on so fast. Like I have to eat a slice of banana bread without taking any insulin (0 IOB) to kayak for an hour and a half to keep my sugars stable. Which they then spike after I stop moving again. Its a right nuisance.
Some generic details about me that may / may not help. 5'8", 175lbs. Used to do cross country, long distance biking. (Before I was t1d, only been 4-5 ish years).
Any help would be appreciated! Everyone is welcome to join the conversation. Ive been trying to do my research, but its frankly overwhelming and I have no clue where to start. Analysis paralysis is real.
Thanks!