exercise

Hello! I began running in 2023 and am pleased to report that it has gone well. I recently ran a 10k and have registered for the Farnborough Winter Half Marathon in January. I've learned to appreciate how difficult it is to train with T1D - both mentally and physically - throughout my training...

I have used the BMR calculator from the site and then looked at the Harris Benedict Formula which is where I have a question: When I select the version of activity that applies (little, light, moderate, extra, or very active) does that mean I should not track exercise calories in my daily...

Hi, I am a Type 2 diabetic for 23 years. However, for the last 2 plus years, I am managing my Type 2 diabetes with the right food, exercise, and yoga. I am willing to share my experience with anyone hoping it will help them

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Type 1 last summer, still very overwhelmed. Sorry about the long post! I'm on daily injections and Dexcom. I feel that despite my best efforts, and reading and educating myself, I haven't been able to figure out my correct basal dose nor insulin-to-carb ratio...

Hi all, I'm a PhD student at Swansea University where we're conducting a research study looking into the effects of insulin around exercise in people with type 1 diabetes. I've attached to this post our study poster with information about the study. If you, or someone you know in South Wales...

It’s the last night on the West Highland Way for me, tomorrow I will complete the 96mile journey and the next day I will summit Ben Nevis. I have been wild camping the way, carrying my own supplies and tent etc. I was diagnosed in June 2021, I was in DKA and spent 2 nights in hospital. I...

Hi everyone, I’m a type 1 diabetic currently in recovery from an eating disorder, alongside this I would restrict my insulin to prevent weight gain, I’m now doing my insulin and physically feel a little better, but I am really struggling with the weight I put on, especially as it’s been so fast...

I've always cycled and at 62yo I've kept it up after my diagnosis of diabetes 10 years ago. I wouldn't say I was fat, just that I have a pear-shaped tum. I saw this chart today which I found interesting as it says that walking is nearly three times as good as cycling in terms of burning off...

Hi everyone, I'm new here, but have been perusing this forum for a few months. A bit about me: I'm 28 with no previous health conditions worth noting. A couple of years ago (immediately before the original 2020 lockdown, actually), I began experiencing symptoms of low-blood sugar: pounding...

Hi all, I'm new to this forum so nice to be here. I'm 50, have been type 1 since 2000. Never been into fitness but I was 69kg 179cm tall. Got into the gym at Christmas this year and I've loved it. Every day I go to the gym at lunchtime, cycle 7 miles then run,row or use the weights. I'm now 82kg...

Hello All, I've had a look around the forum but can't find anything specifically about what I am after. My son was diagnosed with T1D about 18 months ago, he is in his late teens. He manages his diabetes very, very well and I take my hat off to him (in range >95%) but one issue he does have is...

Hi, What you eat and what you do one day has a big impact on your FBG the next. So, I thought I'd start this thread to see if there are others out there that enjoy incorporating physical activity as well as diet in the approach to dealing with T2. So that we can post what we are eating, our...

Hi, I am new to the forums so apologies if this has been covered many times. Last year I managed to do Couch to 5k by running before lunch in order to lose weight and get fitter. On exercise days I lowered my breakfast insulin by 2 units and on average I have been 10 mmol before exercise and...

I’ve been type 1 for 22 years and for most of it have had unpredictable but not too extreme ups and downs of insulin sensitivity. It seems that everything effects my insulin sensitivity inconsistently, which has always made it hard to maintain really good blood glucose control but it’s been...

I am a type 2 diabetic. Have been for 12ish years. My HBA1C for the last 10 years have been > 100. Very last one was 95, so moving in the right direction but a long way from where I want to be. I have had 2 episodes of pancreatitis, one 9 years ago, one 6 years ago. 6 years ago I nearly died...

Hi everyone, Before being diagnosed with slow onset type 1 I was running 3-5 times a week and working out 2-4 times. I fell ill and these last few months I’ve had to stop exercising completely apart from walking due to being unable to manage my levels. I now have a libre and I’ve been on insulin...

So I'm 24 years old, male. Finally got an answer to all my dizziness and terrible symptoms. So after trial and error, and the terrifying error of hitting 45 and feeling like I was dying, I've got my diet almost wired tight. I mainly eat eggs, bacon, daves killer bread, with natural peanut...

Hello all, I have been hovering in the background since last year when our son was diagnosed with T1 but would really appreciate some advice from all of you with the years of experience I don't have. Since diagnosis our sons basal insulin has reduced from 14 units down to 6 units and bolus is...

Hello, I am 57 years young from Amsterdam. I was diagnosed June last year, first with T2D and later after an antibodies test with LADA. All my live I used to be very active and in 1997 my HbA1c was 5.4%. But then unfortunately I found out I was good at poker, which also means sitting for many...

I often ride a bike for 4+ hours burning at least 400 cals/hr. In pre-lockdown days I would normally stop at cafes etc to refuel. Now I resort to cycling specialist energy bars etc. I have found only a few that are not coated in chocolate which is not a good feature - melts in back pocket of...