T2 and Running with Metformin and Gliclazide.

[NCC1701]

Hi.

Just looking for any tips on control and fuelling when amateur running when on Metformin and Gliclazide please. I am 54 and training for a 5km and a half marathon. Obv need glucose drink in backpack bladder for the latter. If running the 5km in 25 mins (fastest I could hope to run!) any tips for breakfast, what to drink (milk? Orange juice?). Want to avoid too high BG and lethargy, or hypo. Thanks in advance.

 

[Ronancastled]

Have you exercised wearing a CGM ?

See what training does to a non-diabetic runner
https://www.outsideonline.com/healt...continuous-glucose-monitor-training-insights/

 

[NCC1701]

Interesting. Thanks for the link. I'll look into this.

 

[DEBBIESCOTT]

Running always puts my blood sugar up not down, most I’ll run now is 5miles

 

[lovinglife]

I have seen this site below recommended in the past on this forum and have seen people post that it was very helpful, it’s mainly for T1 and I have no knowledge of running, sports etc but it seems to have a lot of useful info that may just help. It’s worth a look

http://www.runsweet.com/

 

[NCC1701]

Than you loving life. T2 is a completely different animal to T1 but I've managed to find some useful stuff on the website you provided relating to T2 as well and that will absolutely help and give me stuff to ask GP about as well. So thanks again.

 

[NCC1701]

Running always puts my blood sugar up not down, most I’ll run now is 5miles

 

[NCC1701]

Hi Debbie. I get that too sometimes and was puzzled. Saw something recently that said if you run or train with your heart rate more than 85% of MHR for your age then that can happen as you are no longer running aerobically. So I take from that we must train at lower intensity for longer rather than trying to get speed up during training...a tad frustrating if your after a PB! Lol

 

[DEBBIESCOTT]

Hi Debbie. I get that too sometimes and was puzzled. Saw something recently that said if you run or train with your heart rate more than 85% of MHR for your age then that can happen as you are no longer running aerobically. So I take from that we must train at lower intensity for longer rather than trying to get speed up during training...a tad frustrating if your after a PB! Lol

Long & slow it is then, I prefer the slogan
The quicker you run the sooner it’s done,
I’ve found running on a treadmill rather than outside to be easier to keep h/r below 80%