Blood suger levels and metformin question

[chergers]

Hey, Dylan!
First of all let me thank you for your great work, your informative, valuable videos. Im your big fan from Russia Now, i have a question for you - im in the middle of my summer cut, using test/tren/mast, 1000 cals deficit, leaning out nicely, i do my cardio post every workout, but the only thing which is bothering me - i have a rather high blood glucose levels (monitoring it on a daily basis) after my workouts. I train fasted first thing in the morning, taking nothing but a cup of coffee and yohimbine, my preworkout blood glucose is in range but post workout its elevated, sometimes outside of a normal range. I've read that it might be a response to a high intensity training, like the liver trying to produce more glucose. But it feels like high glucose is hindering my progress somehow, so i looked into metformin drug, which seems like a pretty safe way to control blood sugar and impore insulin sensitivity. I will highly appreciate your thoughts on this matter!

 

[DylanGemelli]

When you exercise your muscles need more glucose to supply energy. In response, your liver increases the amount of glucose it releases into your bloodstream. Remember, however, that the glucose needs insulin in order to be used by your muscles. So if you do not have enough insulin available, your blood glucose levels can actually increase right after exercise. Basically, stimulated by the demand from your exercising muscles, your body is pouring glucose into your bloodstream. If you do not have enough insulin available to "unlock the door" to your muscles, the glucose cannot get into your muscles to provide needed energy. The end result is that glucose backs-up in your bloodstream, causing higher blood glucose readings.
Here are some tips to safely exercise:

• Consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.
• If you are over the age of 35 you may need a stress test.
• Pick an exercise that you enjoy.
• Check your blood sugar before and after exercise.
• Do not exercise if your blood sugar is over 250 mg/dl and you have ketones.
• If your blood sugar is over 250 but no ketones are present, follow these guidelines:
  • Type 1: If blood sugars are 300 or more, test within 5-10 minutes of begining exercise. If your blood sugar is dropping, you may continue. If it is not dropping, stop exercising.
  • Type 2: Do Not exercise if blood sugars are 400 or more
• Plan exercise to prevent low blood sugar reactions.
  • Exercise 1 to 1 ½ hours after eating.
  • Always carry a carbohydrate snack (juice, glucose tablets, etc.) with you.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Wear shoes and equipment that fit well.

 

[RickRock]

Hey, Dylan!
First of all let me thank you for your great work, your informative, valuable videos. Im your big fan from Russia Now, i have a question for you - im in the middle of my summer cut, using test/tren/mast, 1000 cals deficit, leaning out nicely, i do my cardio post every workout, but the only thing which is bothering me - i have a rather high blood glucose levels (monitoring it on a daily basis) after my workouts. I train fasted first thing in the morning, taking nothing but a cup of coffee and yohimbine, my preworkout blood glucose is in range but post workout its elevated, sometimes outside of a normal range. I've read that it might be a response to a high intensity training, like the liver trying to produce more glucose. But it feels like high glucose is hindering my progress somehow, so i looked into metformin drug, which seems like a pretty safe way to control blood sugar and impore insulin sensitivity. I will highly appreciate your thoughts on this matter!

I think you are having a rebound effect, and I think it would actually help control your blood glucose levels more by eating an hour prior to training believe it or not. I would try that method and see what it does to your levels. I'd actually be willing to bet it would be much more stable

 

[JM750]

I'd never train on an empty stomach. And you should def seek Dr. advice on whether or not you need to be on Metformin.

 

[Gymjunkie38]

I use metformin for loading carbs without fat storage if your in a deficit training fasted and glucose is rising you relize your body cant make glucose out of thin air your liver is converting amino acids into glucose ( CATABOLIZING THE MUSCLE TISSUE YOUR BREAKING DOWN TRAINING ) this is counter productive you dont have too have a huge meal but at least have a half cup of oats and some whey in it and maybe sip on some bcaas while you train dont go all out fasted . If your enhanced fasted cardio is ok but not necessary but dont weight traim fasted your breaking down your muscles with nothing too repair them

 

[DylanGemelli]

keep in mind, and i've posted on this several times, but fasted cardio is more or less mythical and very misunderstood... your not going to burn any extra with fasted cardio as opposed to having something small to eat...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-myth-of-cardio-before-breakfast-debunked.html

http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/debunking-the-myth-of-fasted-cardio

http://alanaragon.com/myths-under-the-microscope-part-2-false-hopes-for-fasted-cardio.html

just a few examples but ive been putting a ton of time into this and i am telling you, after experiencing it myself enough over the years as well... there is no added benefit to doing fasted cardio