‘I am very active and attend footy training three afternoons a week. I
always eat extra foods before training but seem to hypo late evening
after each session. Is there something more I should be doing?’
Delayed hypoglycemia after strenuous activity is usually an indication that either
more carbohydrate or less insulin is required. Glucose stored in the liver may have
been used during the activity and it is not until later in the evening, when the body
tries to replenish its stores, that the hypo occurs. This can be prevented by eating
more carbohydrates immediately after the event or at supper time. Alternatively,
reduce your insulin dose. Ensure that the carbohydrate foods in your evening
meal and supper are based on low GI food choices to sustain blood glucose levels
overnight