Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
I typically do check 2 hours after eating, that is generally when it is the highest, didn't know about the 30 minute check. I will check out his book. Thanks! I also like to check before/after spinning or an intense training session as that is when I typically have the most risk for hypoglycemia (afterward).
It should actually be the highest ~30 min. after a meal, and back to normal within 120. If its not, the meal had too many carbs for you. When I worked out my on the bike nutrition, I would monitor before exercise, and then roughly every 30-60 minutes during, and of course after. Now I carry my meter on my bike, but only measure if I feel that something is off.

Sometimes I would get just symptomatically hypo on the bike, sometimes truly hypo, but only if I ate too many pre-ride carbs (this is called reactive hypoglycemia). We may not be the same, which is why I am careful to advise you take measurements, record everything and show it to your doc. I highly recommend the Bernstein book. I know people tell you that you need pre-ride carbs, but for people with impaired glucose tolerance that may not be a good idea. I don't consume any carbs until I am actively exercising, since exercise increases glucose tolerance, and even then only small amounts, like in the drink I described. But use your meter to figure out what is best for you. Its just as bad to go too high as too low. I think its best if you can stay in the 80-120 range. Good luck and keep us posted how it goes.