Q: After exercising for 30 minutes my glucose dropped 3.1 points. I am 76. Is this okay
Jaelt-
Good job on exercising, keep up the good work. Guess what, 3.1 points isn't bad at all as long as you didn't drop under 70. When you exercise you should also carry something to raise your bg's just incase you drop too low. Click here , it will take you to another section on our website called "The Effects of exercise". It will provide some tips for you and what to look for while you are exercising.
Good JOB
Cherise
Community Moderator
3.1 glucose is an insignificant amount
Of course a reduction in your glucose reading is OK, but 3.1 is not significant
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