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<blockquote data-quote="Ray B" data-source="post: 2266160" data-attributes="member: 22340"><p>Hi </p><p>I have Type 1 and I obviously am baffled when ketones are discussed in a positive way. I have always believed ketones to be a killer in diabetes as they form a poison in your body and are meant to be avoided at all costs?</p><p>As I say my knowledge and experience is of lifelong Type 1 over 74 years and I know how knowledge develops and changes.</p><p>Any way in terms of managing 8 hour rides, I would generally reduce my quick acting by half and enjoy porridge and whole meal toast. On my longer rides there have been stopping points along the routes where bananas and cakes etc have been available. Jelly babies are my backup carbs and testing blood sugar goes hand in hand. You will develop an awareness of dropping sugar levels over time and as such do the test. It can be confusing at times because natural growing tiredness does feel similar to onset of hypos. In my experience.</p><p>Enjoy your cycling and don’t be afraid to take on usual challenges. </p><p>I must just add that my longer rides have been with family members which also helps.</p><p>Good luck [emoji39]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ray B, post: 2266160, member: 22340"] Hi I have Type 1 and I obviously am baffled when ketones are discussed in a positive way. I have always believed ketones to be a killer in diabetes as they form a poison in your body and are meant to be avoided at all costs? As I say my knowledge and experience is of lifelong Type 1 over 74 years and I know how knowledge develops and changes. Any way in terms of managing 8 hour rides, I would generally reduce my quick acting by half and enjoy porridge and whole meal toast. On my longer rides there have been stopping points along the routes where bananas and cakes etc have been available. Jelly babies are my backup carbs and testing blood sugar goes hand in hand. You will develop an awareness of dropping sugar levels over time and as such do the test. It can be confusing at times because natural growing tiredness does feel similar to onset of hypos. In my experience. Enjoy your cycling and don’t be afraid to take on usual challenges. I must just add that my longer rides have been with family members which also helps. Good luck [emoji39] [/QUOTE]
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