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<blockquote data-quote="Bigonabianchi" data-source="post: 2381926" data-attributes="member: 540487"><p>How do you fuel your rides properly with diabetes? </p><p></p><p>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 managing blood sugar levels . But to cycle long distances I need to take on energy . Most gels , energy drink powders etc are glucose based so what can I eat to fuel the ride that won’t hike my blood sugar ?</p><p></p><p>At the moment I’m on porridge and peanut butter , which is ok but I’m a lot weaker on the bike and my mileage has dropped substantially since the Trans Am ride. Riding has become like riding into a strong headwind no matter even if the wind is behind me ( yes it did happen once lol!)</p><p></p><p>Any input from riders very much appreciated .</p><p></p><p>Ride safe <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigonabianchi, post: 2381926, member: 540487"] 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 managing blood sugar levels . But to cycle long distances I need to take on energy . Most gels , energy drink powders etc are glucose based so what can I eat to fuel the ride that won’t hike my blood sugar ? At the moment I’m on porridge and peanut butter , which is ok but I’m a lot weaker on the bike and my mileage has dropped substantially since the Trans Am ride. Riding has become like riding into a strong headwind no matter even if the wind is behind me ( yes it did happen once lol!) Any input from riders very much appreciated . Ride safe :) [/QUOTE]
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