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How do you fuel your rides properly with diabetes?
I’m newly diagnosed as ‘pre diabetic’ and keen to ensure it doesn’t get worse. Cycling is a huge part of my life ( completed trans America bike race 2019 for example) and I want to keep riding at that level. Exercise I’m told is also key to managing blood sugar levels . But to cycle long distances I need to take on energy . Most gels , energy drink powders etc are glucose based so what can I eat to fuel the ride that won’t hike my blood sugar ?
At the moment I’m on porridge and peanut butter , which is ok but I’m a lot weaker on the bike and my mileage has dropped substantially since the Trans Am ride. Riding has become like riding into a strong headwind no matter even if the wind is behind me ( yes it did happen once lol!)
Any input from riders very much appreciated .
Ride safe
I’m newly diagnosed as ‘pre diabetic’ and keen to ensure it doesn’t get worse. Cycling is a huge part of my life ( completed trans America bike race 2019 for example) and I want to keep riding at that level. Exercise I’m told is also key to managing blood sugar levels . But to cycle long distances I need to take on energy . Most gels , energy drink powders etc are glucose based so what can I eat to fuel the ride that won’t hike my blood sugar ?
At the moment I’m on porridge and peanut butter , which is ok but I’m a lot weaker on the bike and my mileage has dropped substantially since the Trans Am ride. Riding has become like riding into a strong headwind no matter even if the wind is behind me ( yes it did happen once lol!)
Any input from riders very much appreciated .
Ride safe