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- 28
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi,
As a recently diagnosed Type 2 I'm following the low carb high fat approach to my diabetes management. I'm currently restricted to light exercise (on doctor's orders for heart issues) but am hoping to be given the all clear to start proper exercise again soon.
I've always been a keen cyclist and before my diagnosis would do anything from 30 minute high intensity rides to 4+ hours at moderate intensity (cycling holidays in Mallorca riding 60 to 90 miles through the mountains), all fuelled by carbs - lots of porridge, rice, pasta, energy (sugar) gels and bars etc.
What are your thoughts on eating for endurance exercise? How well does it work with low carb? Do you increase your carb intake for longer exercise durations? What do you recommend eating the night and morning before a hard 3 to 5 hour exercise session, and during it?
Sorry this is a bit of niche question but if there are any fellow type 2 cyclists, marathon runners or other endurance athletes out there I'd be very grateful for your thoughts and experiences.
Thanks
Andy
As a recently diagnosed Type 2 I'm following the low carb high fat approach to my diabetes management. I'm currently restricted to light exercise (on doctor's orders for heart issues) but am hoping to be given the all clear to start proper exercise again soon.
I've always been a keen cyclist and before my diagnosis would do anything from 30 minute high intensity rides to 4+ hours at moderate intensity (cycling holidays in Mallorca riding 60 to 90 miles through the mountains), all fuelled by carbs - lots of porridge, rice, pasta, energy (sugar) gels and bars etc.
What are your thoughts on eating for endurance exercise? How well does it work with low carb? Do you increase your carb intake for longer exercise durations? What do you recommend eating the night and morning before a hard 3 to 5 hour exercise session, and during it?
Sorry this is a bit of niche question but if there are any fellow type 2 cyclists, marathon runners or other endurance athletes out there I'd be very grateful for your thoughts and experiences.
Thanks
Andy