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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 running slowly. Too keen to push on...

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

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 diabetes at all. I came 785th (ish) with an official finish time of 1hr 35m :) ...... (my GPS says I did in 1hr 33m. not the official results, but it...

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 have a gel pouch every 20 mins instead of jelly babies. I have been offered a pump at my last meet with my DSN. I'm trying to get my head round my...

@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, and 1 unit of Novorapid per 15g of carbs - down from early honeymoon ratio of 1 unit per 30g carbs!). I once had low blood sugar as a result of not...

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 exercise, and during. Normal pre run routine involves either 250ml Lucozade if I'm heading out right away, or two bananas an hour before. Either way it's...

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 my BG levels up. Keen to understand how other runners combat this I was diagnosed April so still learning, and still honeymooning

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 do between 20-30k per week. Typically if I do a 5k run, and my bloods are in the 4-7 range I'll have 30-35g of quick acting carbs immediately before my...

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 marathon it would be around 3.25 hours

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

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 hassling family and friends for sponsorship. Does this site take donations? I've got a couple of diabetes charities in mind

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 ever driven a van once for moving house. It's all a bit meh....

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

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, held in Glasgow. As a recently diagnosed T1, I'm itching to show my diabetes the proverbial two fingered salute, and raise a bucket load of money for...

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 was unsure why I was so high, especially given that I have an evening running routine sorted and allows my BG to be controlled well. I'm still...

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 of energy and keeps my BG levels up whilst running.

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, when running I need at least 35g of carbs for every 5k. I use Jelly Babies (a forum recommendation), which are easy to eat whilst exercising. I went...

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

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 levels a little higher due to increased insulin sensitivity due to Honeymoon. Used to be on 1 unit of Novorapid per 10g of carbs, with tight control...

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