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Aerobic base training

Lots of good detail in here. I'm building back my aerobic base after 3 weeks out, following the. Great Scottish Run. I find it frustrating...

Post by: Adamski, Nov 4, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

Diagnosed T1 in April - 14%. Just had my 2nd 6monthly check. 6.25% or 46mmol Pretty chuffed with that.

Post by: Adamski, Nov 4, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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The Great Scottish Run

Great write up @zicksi101 Only just getting round to my write up. Yes, managed the run yesterday. What a fantastic day, and no issues with my...

Post by: Adamski, Oct 6, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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TeamBG: Type 1 diabetes and exercise - what questions/issues do you have?

Thanks for the advice - really useful. I think I'll invest in some gels, and avoid increasing my BG before a run. I suspect it'll be easier to...

Post by: Adamski, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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TeamBG: Type 1 diabetes and exercise - what questions/issues do you have?

@Bebo321 - I think I may be an exception to the normal rules. However, I am very sensitive to insulin at the moment (I'm 12 units of Lantus a day,...

Post by: Adamski, Jul 16, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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TeamBG: Type 1 diabetes and exercise - what questions/issues do you have?

Hi Bebo321 - I've had a couple of hypos after exercise, and one during. I found this forum a great source of advice, and now carb up before...

Post by: Adamski, Jul 15, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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TeamBG: Type 1 diabetes and exercise - what questions/issues do you have?

I'm with ElyDave - my main challenge is avoiding a hypo during exercise. I run a lot, and for long distances I need to have a regular carb to keep...

Post by: Adamski, Jul 14, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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High blood sugars before running

I'm still honeymooing (the joy, I wish it would just stop) so my regime might be an exception. I don't adjust my insulin at all for running. I...

Post by: Adamski, Jul 14, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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The Great Scottish Run

I think as long as the course is finished within a set time you'll be ok. The Edinburgh Marathon Minimum time was 6.5 hours. So guess for a half...

Post by: Adamski, Jun 8, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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The Great Scottish Run

Before yesterday I was aiming for 1h 30m. But now, I'd happy with 1hr 40m

Post by: Adamski, Jun 8, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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The Great Scottish Run

Training run today - pretty chuffed with that. Now I know I can do the distance (bloods afterwards were an ideal 5.5mmol/l), I'm going to start...

Post by: Adamski, Jun 7, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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Loss of C & D entitlements

I've just been through the same. 3 year restricted licence, and lost C and D. Thankfully I don't need to drive a transit or minibus, have only...

Post by: Adamski, Jun 2, 2014 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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The Great Scottish Run

Details here http://greatscottishrun.com/Default.aspx It's on Sunday 5th Oct

Post by: Adamski, Jun 2, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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The Great Scottish Run

Ok, so apologies of this has already been posted, I did a quick search and couldn't find any threads on it. The Great Scottish Run is in October,...

Thread by: Adamski, Jun 2, 2014, 23 replies, in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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Type 1, exercise and no breakfast

Strangely I went for a short 5k run this morning, had some breakfast but no bolus, and was 17.9mmol/l when I got home. Now back to 4.5mmol/l, but...

Post by: Adamski, Jun 1, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Newbie runner advice please

I'm really not too sure with T2. I'm T1 and find that a bread roll before a run, topped up with jelly babies every 1k when running gives me plenty...

Post by: Adamski, Jun 1, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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Diagnose stories and d days

Hi Lottie89 - yeah I run quite a lot, and do gym training as well. The weights don't really affect my BG too much, a little drop if any. However,...

Post by: Adamski, May 28, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Keep being low

Ratios will change over time, as above, adjust doses, and keep testing before and after meals until you find a ratio that works :)

Post by: Adamski, May 28, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Diagnose stories and d days

Only missed one day of work so far. Even with the hypos, I'm still fit and able to work. Thankfully back under control now, but having to run BG...

Post by: Adamski, May 28, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Im Type 2 can I take ZMA supplements?

I'd be interested to know as well, but I'm T1

Post by: Adamski, May 26, 2014 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport

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