I am hoping to take part in a 10mile obstacle run. I am worried about going into hypo's during the event. Would it be best to carb up loads before hand, or prehaps carry around a pack of some sort carrying glucotabs etc, just in case. What would you do for these type of events, especially running as I want to try and carry as little as possible. Cycling events not to bad as I cycle with a back pack.
Long Distance Running/cycling
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catapillar
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
I take glucose monitor, finger pricker, little bags of haribo, occasionally I'll take a little sachet of peanut butter. I also take my cgm. I try to run with no active insulin on board and I will take on uncovered carbs before setting off for a long run. Personally I'd be careful about "carving up loads" pre run, because I find it really difficult to run when high - running through treacle. So I try to set off when I'm 6-8 and rising, then the run will level off the rise and I'll probably get round before it drops but I've got everything I need just in case. It all fits in pockets at the moment, or running belt when it's warmer.
