Recent Content by Charlotte.beadling

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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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...