How does exercise affect insulin absorption?
Exercise increases insulin absorption, because during exercise and often for hours afterwards, blood glucose levels go down. You should always check your blood glucose levels before you start or change your exercise program and also if you change your medication or meal plan. The best time to exercise is 1 to 3 hours after meals for most people with diabetes. That’s the time when blood glucose levels are highest and your risk of low blood glucose is lowest.
Exercise of the injection area increases absorption of the insulin in that area. If you exercise the area that was injected, the muscles underneath squeeze the insulin faster. 7. Are there any special techniques for increasing absorption? Local massage can increase the speed of absorption. 8. What is the effect of ambient temperature on absorption? Heat increases absorption, cold decreases it. 9. Does being a smoker change absorption? Smoking decreases absorption. 10. During ketosis, should a person expect any changes in absorption? Ketosis tends to increase the absorption, which is great because it speeds up the effect of Regular when you need to lower your BG in a hurry. 11. Do absorption rates vary from one person to another? Yes. Some people with diabetes get 16-20 hours out of an NPH/Lente shot, while others get 8-10 hours. Day to day variation up to 50 percent may occur in the same person, with the same dose, in the same area of injection and the same insulin. The same person, us
