Recent Content by ade2020

Hi I'm definitely type 2, and since I've upped my miles on the bike I have not needed any insulin at all. I had to keep topping up on the jelly babies during a 2.5hr ride this evening as I basically didn't eat the correct slow release carbs and my BS went to 5.4 when I got through the door and...

I'm getting to grips with my diabetes now, type to have just needed background insulin 5 units morning and evening. The more exercise I do though I don't need any insulin as my body seems to burns off carbohydrates and DN advised that I don't take insulin before going on a ride. Usually need...

I have an appointment with DN 5th March last conversation a week ago with news on GAD test and discussed experimenting with insulin doses. I am testing myself up to 8 times a day and have sourced a Libre that I have not put on as yet. I am being very careful about my carb intake and have...

Hello Well my GAD test came back as normal so Diabetic Nurse & Dr said they are considering me as not type 1. Initially when diagnosed with diabetes they gave me background Levemir 9mg and Apidra 6mg before food. I was diagnosed on 24th January 2020 and immediately put myself on a low carb...

Do you need to put an armband or tape around it in case it falls off while riding?

I did not know that. Thanks

Hi Nicole Still waiting on my GAD test blood test that will determine my type??? Have been looking into cgm but libra shop closed to new customers at present. I am experimenting with my insulin to see what happens with my bs to my partner's annoyance as she reminds me diabetic nurse and dr...

Hi very useful and valuable information and answers my questions on a thread I've just added. Currently trying to figure out how to make my wahoo elemnt bolt set up reminder alerts for every 30 mins to check my levels Much appreciate yours and everyones input. I am thinking 108 mile in...

Hi All I am wondering how fellow cyclists manage their diabetes while out on a longer ride 3 hours plus. I am aware you should be stopping to check your BS every 20-30 mins especially if like me your newly diagnosed and still getting used to managing your BS on an ordinary day to day basis...

Thanks for that had a bs nice result 6.7 so good to be back with normal parameters. Wondering if I have to take after a Moroccan ultra long distance runner who snacks on chunks of fatty lamb

Hello For the time being I am on 6mg Apidra 3 times a day before breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Levemir background twice a day 9mg. Diabetic nurse told me to up my morning Apidra as glucose levels still in double figures for part of the day. I did two big rides of 100 miles last year and...

Hello Newbie diagnosed and a keen cyclist although last year only managed 93 hrs on the bike. So to kickstart my year of cycling I signed up to do Tour Of Flanders Sportive in April 108 miles distance.So joined a spin class to get my training underway and road miles a few times a week with...

Hello Marie Thank you for your reply and very useful tips. Tried these methods and its getting better, also ordered one of those Lancet pens with a cartridge of six which should be easier. Very helpful forum. Ade

Hi, Newly diagnosed as of Friday 23rd when I was sent to hospital due to my blood test results following a 15.9 blood sugar test at my pharmacy. My ketones were 99 so gp phoned the hospital and sent me straight over. I have to wait for a further blood test which should determine the type. I...