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What kinds of exercises, hobbies, or activities do you enjoy doing and what kinds of things do you do to navigate around blood sugar issues? This was my random thought of the day so far, so I thought I would share it with you guys and see if you would tell me your stories in return.

Personally, one of my most favorite passions is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I am training about 5 times a week or so, it makes me feel great and I love it. But one thing about Jiu Jitsu is that it's very intense and it's difficult to find the balance between having good sugars and being able to participate fully, say for example, like any non-diabetic person would.

One of the things I have come to learn and appreciate is early morning workouts. I find that I avoid the most problems and have my best workouts if I train bright and early. I can wake up and check my sugar, which is usually good because I make sure it's good before bed, and then not take any Lantus or Novolog until after I'm done with my session. Ideally this will help me avoid any extreme ups or downs due to any insulin, (or lack of), that I may have circulating in my body at the time. If you are a person taking multiple daily injections then you might know what I'm talking about.

Do you guys who use pumps still have difficulties with high and low sugars when doing your favorite activities? Are their any other type 1's out there who practice mixed martial arts too? When does your schedule allow for your favorite type of exercise? What kinds of steps do you take to prevent problems?

Let me know what you guys do or anything else you want to add.

Thank you. -Andy