A recent addition to our #MedtronicChampion community, 61-year-old Linda Carrier is an active runner, golfer, and all-out determinator who doesn’t allow anything to slow her down — including type 1 diabetes.
Exercising is one of the best things you can do for your body when you have diabetes. Just a little physical activity every day makes a big difference in your health, happiness, and your ability to manage blood sugar. But, you may have questions about how to manage your insulin therapy before, during, and after exercise.
Chris, who uses the MiniMed 530G system has some tips about exercising with an insulin pump and how to get the most out of your time playing sports.
It’s a New Year, which means time to set your resolutions! No better time to reset and plan for the year ahead. The most common resolutions are related to fitness. Healthy lifestyle choices are also an important part of managing your diabetes therapy and wearing an insulin pump should not limit you from staying active.
The decision to wear your insulin pump or disconnect while exercising is entirely up to you – and depends on how your body responds to activity and the type of activity you are planning on doing.