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More hypo thoughts. In the past I have found it even more frustrating when I have overcorrected a hypo and then swung rapidly to hyper.

Never had any bother with GA. Last one I had was interesting. Anaesthetist, who quickly worked out that I had a bit of knowledge and a warped sense of humour, was telling me how risky the entire, rather long, procedure would be. But, then, because I am reasonably fit and slim, risk reduced...

It really could be a good thing to have a hypo, and hopefully, be able to recognise what is happening and then treat accordingly. And it sounds like you did, so well done. Funny old condition, isn't it? I experienced one of your earlier posts this morning - same insulin, same breakfast as...

I ran out of cards!

I don't think it's inevitable. At 66 and 57 years diabetic I can run a 48 minute 10k, a 23 minute 5k, a 1:58 half marathon. I even got up to run at 04.00 with a couple of club mates who were doing a 24 hour challenge. We are all so different! The worst thing for me has been cancer diagnosis and...

Utterly brilliant!

I ran a few miles today in support of a couple of club mates who were doing a 24 hour running challenge.........I have never been running at 4.00. Absolutely beautiful. I then ran 6 miles with the club at 08.00. I think running that early has made me really hungry!

I ran at 04.00 this morning in support of 2 running club colleagues who were doing a 24 hour challenge. Absolutely beautiful! Then ran 6 miles at 08.00 with club. No wonder I feel tired! No hypos or spikes!

I recently developed a very obvious abscess under a tooth. Dentist didn't want to prescribe antibiotics. So I accepted that I would have to have the offending tooth extracted. However, at the subsequent visit, dentist thought tooth could be saved, and it was drilled and filled. Within 2 weeks...

When you run, all those stress hormones dump sugar in your bloodstream and you need some insulin to fuel you. Runsweet website is very useful.

I have exactly the opposite. Running always puts my BG up. I like to start at less than 5. 10k takes me about 48 minutes. Nothing to eat before or during run. Usually finish about 9 or 10. Liver and muscles should really provide enough glycogen to keep you going. Even half marathon I like to...

Sometimes I am just bewildered.

It definitely is baffling! Mind you, at my age I find myself confused most of the time. And the rest of the time I am completely baffled. Do we all rely on tech too much? I remember when I was first diagnosed on Friday 13th January, 1967, that I had to experience a couple of hypos just to...

A very slow Parkrun yesterday. It was our 2nd post cancer parkrun. (2 other members of the running club club were all diagnosed with various cancers 2 years ago after a parkrun). I was determined to eat a cake afterwards. So I informed our doctor runner and the diabetic practice nurse runner...

I am thinking of trying again for a pump. Do I need to see a consultant for my diabetes care instead of local GP practice nurse?

4.5 mile run with club this morning. 35 minutes. Too quick for me! Found it hard work! Nice post run breakfast. Croissant, raspberries, quark, seeds and nuts and a strong coffee. Next task is to defrost the freezer. There's things in there that I don't recognise.

After 57 years I don't get it right! Obscenities on the bathroom mirror, some mindless staring - all sounds good. Shouting at inanimate objects also very therapeutic.

I ran much slower last weekend and BG didn't spike. Running tonight might prove to be a bit of a puzzle as it's efforts of some description. But I recover from a spike fairly quickly - quite often within an hour. Then I can eat something sticky and delicious! Croissant, fruit, quark and nuts...

I wonder if you overcompensated? I absolutely know my BG would rocket if I had gel and a mars bar with a starting BG of 5.1. That's a lot of quick acting carb. I like my BG to be about 5 to 5.5 all the time.

I actually think that you are doing well! Much better than you are allowing yourself. These are really sensible questions. Keep going and keep learning! Even after 57 years I am learning. Actually, especially after 57 years I am still learning.