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  1. Charlotte.beadling

    Type1. Long distance running

    Hi guys, thanks for all of your advice a few months ago I completed my half marathon last weekend and I just thought I'd give you an update on how it went! It all went well for the first 9 miles then my blood dropped like a stone! I was so determined though I kept running and was fighting the...
  2. Charlotte.beadling

    Type1. Long distance running

    Ahh awesome!! I am going to go in to my meeting next week armed with all of my readings and a fighting attitude! I always kinda get fobbed off. My HBA1C at the minute is at 8 but I just get told this doesn't constitute as 'bad' enough. Your letter probably resides a lot with most diabetics -...
  3. Charlotte.beadling

    Type1. Long distance running

    Thanks for the advice that's really useful!! I really will have to get myself a little bag. I am going to try running home from work (around 7 miles) to start me off so I will need to take all of my diabetes kit home with me anyway. You sound like you are well on your way so good luck with the...
  4. Charlotte.beadling

    Type1. Long distance running

    Ahh no! When I started running I went full pelt and ended up injuring my achilles tendon. Its so frustrating because your mind wants to do it, it just takes a while for my body to catch up. I am glad everyone else feels the same when high!! My legs just won't turn properly- my consultant said...
  5. Charlotte.beadling

    Type1. Long distance running

    Hi all, I have just signed up to do the Great North Run in aid of Diabetes UK (obviously) and was wondering if anybody had some training tips. I have type 1 diabetes and only usually run around 5k at a push. The only thing I worry about is falling ill whilst doing a long run and not being able...