In Type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system attacks the pancreas, destroying the cells that make insulin. Type 1 diabetics must use insulin injections to control their blood sugar levels. That is where our diabetic fitness coach comes in. Sitting in a mall, he was filming an educational video for others with diabetes. He realized that his blood sugar levels had dropped too low, causing him to develop shakes. What happened next surprised him.
When he tested his blood sugar, it was low. The owner and an employee at the smoothie shop behind him approached. After listening to the diabetic fitness coach explain what was happening, the owner told him to hang on. Within seconds, he returned with an Acai Bowl. The man explained that he had a friend with Type 1 diabetes and knew how important it is to bring blood sugars up quickly.
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when blood glucose rises too high. There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational. Type 1 diabetics need insulin to maintain appropriate sugar levels. Type 2 diabetics typically control levels with oral medications or through their diet. Gestational diabetes occurs in some pregnant women.
Jason Christo is a diabetic and a fitness coach. His TikTok channel is dedicated to keeping people healthy through exercise and diet. Several videos address diabetes, controlling sugar levels, and staying healthy while managing the disease. The video he was working on was about adjusting insulin levels when cutting calories. You risk low blood sugar episodes if you don’t adjust insulin when lowering your caloric input. The best medicine is knowledge and being prepared.
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