Anxiety about doing a class around others....

Hey gang,

I have been increasing my exercise routines the past few months. I do most of it at home with Yoga DVD's and work outs that an exercise physiologist put me on. I am looking to start doing yoga and exercise classes but I admit I have concerns over having to stop in the middle of classes to check my sugars and treat lows. I guess I do not want to be judged by others in the class who do not have to stop. Exercise is more likely to lower my blood sugars and at times dramatically which I am working on and that has improved. I guess this is more of a social question but interested if anyone else has experienced this or have thoughts. Thank you.

Patrick

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Permalink Reply by Justina on January 8, 2012 at 11:05am

Hey Patrick......I'm so happy I randomly saw this post! I am a type 1 AND a power yoga, boot camp, spinning instructor. start by saying I 100% understand and can relate to your worries. And to be honest you simply have to get over it and go to class. We all know anxiety doesn't help our blood sugar. The first thing you need to do before class starts is tell the instructor that you have diabetes and may have to stop multiple times to check your sugar. They wont care at all! Think about it....would you care if somebody had to stop? Do you have anyone to go to class with you? If so have them be your look out, watching you for signs of low blood sugar that you may not feel or notice yourself. Remember yoga is a non competitive workout, you do what feels right for you, it's your workout and the teacher is just a guide. I definitely have had some embarrassing moments....I have hypoglycemia unawareness, and before I got my CGM I had some scary lows, that's why you need to tell the teacher!
Please let me know if I can help in any way!!! I have soooo many suggestions.
Justina

Permalink Reply by Patrickmind on January 8, 2012 at 9:03pm

Thanks gang. Went to a meditation class tonight which felt great. 45 minute class but it dropped my sugars 100 pts (although I had units on board from dinner). I am slowly working my way into it. The apprehensiveness I had 2 days ago to yesterday and today have started to decrease a bit. Your success stories and empathy is what propelled me to go. Thank you always.

Patrick