I just got back from a GORGEOUS run! It's about 60 degrees and sunny... on November 26th! I was out in a tanktop! So beautiful. My knees hurt a little, as per yooj when I run, but I feel invigorated and glad to have gotten outside! I'm still getting over my cold, so the run was a bit sluggish, but I made it and my workout's done for the day!
Before I left for my run I wasn't going to check my blood sugar because I was pretty sure it was on the high side and I'd be all set for the exercise to bring it down. But occasionally I'll feel like my blood sugar is high and it'll be LOW... or in the normal range. And sometimes the opposite; I'll feel like I'm low and check my blood sugar and it's crazy high. Even after 9 years, my sensors can be way off! Anyway, when going out for a run it's crucial to know where your blood sugar is because low blood sugar treatment is not nearby (unless of course you bring a saddlebag of sugar). To be cautious, I checked mine before I left and it was at 199. Perfecto! That's where I was guessing it was, but I kind of felt like it might be low, so I wanted to be sure.
There's a delicate balance for workouts/runs because too high of a blood sugar, the workout feels difficult and slow; too low and potential pass-outtage hangs in the balance (I'd much rather endure the former). So starting my run at the 199 was a little bit too high for my preference, but that meant I could enjoy the run without worrying that I would dip too low.
I hope you've taken advantage of this gorgeous and bizarre spring day in November!
