Nutri Foodie Tip # 15 - Tip of the Day Question: Can exercise cause my blood glucose to drop hours later? Answer: Yes. Depending on the intensity and duration of your activity, you can burn glucose for up to 24 hours after exercise. With long or hard exercise, you use glucose stored in your liver for fuel. After the exercise is over, your body wants to replenish those glucose levels as soon as possible. If there is no food available, the glucose is pulled from your blood stream, which can cause hypoglycemia. To help prevent low blood glucose, check your blood glucose about every 45 minutes after a hard workout.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:29:53 +0000