Hi
I am a regular gym goer and runner but have recently increased the distance I am running. i used to go for about 20min runs but have started running for about 45-60mins. On the shorter runs, I used to have a jelly baby or two before and found my levels stayed fairly constant during and straight after but then went low later on, so I dropped my basal on evenings after i ran. However, I have ntoiced that when i go for longer runs, if I have a couple of jelly babies and start with a sugarlevel around 6-8, I tend to finish very high (around 15-17). does anyone have any idea what is causing this and how i can stop the highs immediately after? I wasnt sure if i should stop having the jelly babies but am worried that i will go low mid run. Finding it very strange that i seem to need less carbs for more exercise!
Thanks
Charlotte
I am a regular gym goer and runner but have recently increased the distance I am running. i used to go for about 20min runs but have started running for about 45-60mins. On the shorter runs, I used to have a jelly baby or two before and found my levels stayed fairly constant during and straight after but then went low later on, so I dropped my basal on evenings after i ran. However, I have ntoiced that when i go for longer runs, if I have a couple of jelly babies and start with a sugarlevel around 6-8, I tend to finish very high (around 15-17). does anyone have any idea what is causing this and how i can stop the highs immediately after? I wasnt sure if i should stop having the jelly babies but am worried that i will go low mid run. Finding it very strange that i seem to need less carbs for more exercise!
Thanks
Charlotte