18 — Physical Activity vs Exercise: the Before–During–After Playbook with Prof. Othmar Moser

Suggest guests or get in contactWhat’s the difference between physical activity and exercise when you live with type 1 diabetes? And why does it matter? Full show notes & transcript: Episode 18 page In this episode, I’m joined by Prof. Othmar Moser, exercise physiologist, guideline author, and fellow person with type 1, to break down: Why 10 minutes of activity after meals is the easiest, most powerful place to start.The 20/20 and 40/40 rules — how 20 minutes of light movement can drop glucose by 20–40 mg/dL (1–2 mmol/L).How CGM feedback makes activity tangible and motivating.The Before–During–After playbook for structured exercise: • Before: meal timing, prandial reductions, AID temp targets, basal adjustments. • During: safe glucose range, 3–20 g carb top-ups, when to fingerstick. • After: the first hour of hypo risk, late-night dips, protein strategy, and therapy-specific caveats (AID vs Pump vs MDI).Full show notes & transcript: Episode 10 pageExplore the FAQ resource with all the key questions and diagrams: FAQ — T1D Exercise & ActivitySupport the podcast If this episode helps you or your clinic, you can fuel more episodes by buying me a coffee ☕ → https://buy.stripe.com/9B63cx4UO3KEdKC0Sp7Re00 About The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast This podcast translates the latest diabetes science into practical, real-world steps. Honest conversations with the world’s leading researchers, mixed with the lived experience of people with type 1 diabetes. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before changing therapy. © The Glucose Never Lies® Ltd Support GNL: https://buy.stripe.com/9B63cx4UO3KEdKC0Sp7Re00The Glucose Never Lies® is a registered trademark of The GNL Ltd. Company No. 16733595. UK VAT No. GB 516 3272 08.DisclaimerThis podcast is for education and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for individualised care.The Glucose Never Lies® is independent by designWe do not accept sponsorships and advertising. We operate via education grants and donations from listeners who value independence. So, consider:Buying the GNL a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jspfree2EnquiriesCollaboration: John Pemberton — [email protected]: Anjanee Kohli — [email protected] The Glucose Never Lies®Website: https://theglucoseneverlies.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglucoseneverliesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theglucoseneverliesLinkedIn: John Pemberton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pemberton-587104361/X: https://twitter.com/GlucoseNLiesDisclaimer This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.© The Glucose Never Lies Ltd. All rights reserved.