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fredskitz

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I am planning on doing the inca Trail later this year which includes 4 days of treking. Food is provided on the trek, but i'm a bit concerned about keeping my sugar levels up when taking into consideration the walking, heat and altitude. Can anyone give me any good ideas on what i can take with me as a supplement. I was thinking something along the lines of Nutrigrain bars, but no idea whether this is the right kind of thing to help, or whether anyone has any alternative ideas. Any ideas would be great.
 
That would have been useful to include!! I'm type 1 on Novorapid and switched from Novorapid to Levemir two weeks ago, so still getting used to it. But an average day consists on 8 units at breakfast, 8 for lunch, 10 for dinner and 20 units of Levemir (10 before bed and 10 in the morning).
 
fredskitz said:
I am planning on doing the inca Trail later this year which includes 4 days of treking. Food is provided on the trek, but i'm a bit concerned about keeping my sugar levels up when taking into consideration the walking, heat and altitude. Can anyone give me any good ideas on what i can take with me as a supplement. I was thinking something along the lines of Nutrigrain bars, but no idea whether this is the right kind of thing to help, or whether anyone has any alternative ideas. Any ideas would be great.
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I did the Inca tail last August and it was amazing. You will love every minute of it.
I was a bit worries before I went but it was all fine.
If your going on a tour they stop every 3 to 4 hours for food. I brought mentos chewy sweets with me. Lots of places along the route selling juices and sweets and chocolates so you won't be caught out regardless.
Just a note, altitude can affect your sugar levels too, as your body is under more stress is can lead to sugar levels being a little higher, so pack lots of strips and spare insulin and most important enjoy every minute
Good luck
 
fredskitz said:
That would have been useful to include!! I'm type 1 on Novorapid and switched from Novorapid to Levemir two weeks ago, so still getting used to it. But an average day consists on 8 units at breakfast, 8 for lunch, 10 for dinner and 20 units of Levemir (10 before bed and 10 in the morning).
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I asked so other people who will be along soon can help you. Im type 2 unmedicated so know nothing of your situation.
 
Travelling enthusiast said:
I did the Inca tail last August and it was amazing. You will love every minute of it.
I was a bit worries before I went but it was all fine.
If your going on a tour they stop every 3 to 4 hours for food. I brought mentos chewy sweets with me. Lots of places along the route selling juices and sweets and chocolates so you won't be caught out regardless.
Just a note, altitude can affect your sugar levels too, as your body is under more stress is can lead to sugar levels being a little higher, so pack lots of strips and spare insulin and most important enjoy every minute
Good luck
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I can't wait to go! And i'm very relieved that there are places to buy bits and pieces along the way. Out of interest, who did you get your travel insurance with?
 
fredskitz said:
I can't wait to go! And i'm very relieved that there are places to buy bits and pieces along the way. Out of interest, who did you get your travel insurance with?
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I was living in New Zealand for 18 months before I went travelling central and South America, so I got my travel insurance with Sothern Cross Health Insurance. When I went travelling 3.5 years ago I got my insruance with Columbus Direct and I would not recommend them at all, I needed to make a claim and it was an administrative nightmare.
 
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