First Hypo ever at the gym!

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  • posted by sheilaslims
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    Yesterday I suffered a major hypo – never had one before. I had taken a BP tablet immediately prior to starting my session with PT and not eaten as I read it would be OK. Its definitely not! Had to break the BSD and eat carbs. BP was low and pulse just 45! Nervous now about continuing this diet although I have lost10 over 3 weeks. Do you think it would be better to include a little carb like porridge or is this likely to have been a one off? I am not diabetic nor as far as I know pre diabetic but do have fatty liver, my main reason for this diet.

  • posted by Bill1954
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    Do you have confirmation that it was a hypo, ie a blood sugar reading ?
    It could be other factors that made yopu feel like this.
    On the occasions that I have had a hypo it manifested itself with profuse sweating, a headache and light headed feeling.
    I keep a packet of glucose tablets handy for these occasions.

  • posted by Rlbodytrainer
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    Firstly were you hydrated when you started your session. Some BP medications work by decrease fluid in the body. Also cutting calories and starchy carbs has a dialectic effect. Secondly, warm up for 20mins at a low intensity. Give you body a chance get get the fat metabolism going. The pt session should take in consideration your nutritional plan. If you haven’t all ready I would get clearance from your GP.

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