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  1. Bigonabianchi

    Roadie cyclists what do you eat during a ride?

    I’m pre diabetic and cycle as much as I can. 18 months ago I was easily capable back to back century rides , since then I have struggled as this pre diabetes thing has become worse and my levels are borderline type 2 now. I can now only ride about 40 miles before it starts to feel like riding...
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    Test monitoring templates

    Just been googling for templates to monitor test results , loads out there but haven’t seen one with enough space for comments/notes. I may end up just doing my own but thought I’d ask in case it highlights better options . If there is already a thread on this my apologies. Big thanks :)
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    Beginner woes setting up Tee2+

    Bit of a technophobe here . just sharing experience in case other First timers are in similar boat or can through some light on anything, problem shared problem halved etc I’ve been trying to set up the tee2+ ready for my first self test. So far I’ve failed on every level , hoping failing...
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    Where else can a guitarist prick to test other than fingers ?

    Playing guitar is a huge part of my life and I don’t fancy pricking my fingers constantly , where else on my body can I take the blood sample please?
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    Any ‘Roadie’ cyclists on here?

    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...
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    New pre diabetic here just realising this could get serious !

    Hello :) I was diagnosed a few months ago and got booked on the nhs course . It was on the phone due to covid and really didn’t work well. I’ve since rejoined online . It’s sinking in now that this needs attention and I need to wake up. I don’t even know how to test my blood sugar at home ...