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<blockquote data-quote="Colin of Kent" data-source="post: 1685774" data-attributes="member: 468270"><p>Thanks for this site. I've also used runsweet.com, but I have to confess I got turned off by the jargon!</p><p></p><p>I've always enjoyed cycling, although don't have much time for it these days, sadly. I used to go out for whole days on the bike. I now run 5k three or four times a week with a reluctant dog. It took me a long time to build up to this, though, like about a year. You just have to start small.</p><p></p><p>My advice to anyone wanting to get into exercise is that there's a lot of trial and error involved, establishing what works for you. I would recommend getting a pump if you can, as it makes life a lot easier. In any event, taking on extra carbs is the way I've always done it, usually with an isotonic sports drink. These have the advantage of not being fizzy, and I've found that if I just sip as normal, I can maintain good BG levels during long rides. This obviously works for endurance sports like cycling, swimming or distance running, but high-intensity stuff like weights is different. More recently, I've made my own isotonic drinks with maltodextrin (bought from bulkpowders.com), added to water and squash with a pinch of salt. About 40-45 grams in 750-800 ml. Much cheaper! </p><p></p><p>I've also been very lucky with advice from my healthcare team, who gave me some really valuable help. See what help you can get from your consultant and/or DSN.</p><p></p><p>Exercise with Type 1 can take a while to get into, especially when getting into a new sport. But playing the long game really pays off in terms of the gains to your health. My BG control is always so much easier when I'm in a regular exercise regime.</p><p></p><p>[USER=441787]@NoKindOfSusie[/USER], it sounds to me like you just need to take things one step at a time... You will get there in the end, and will be a stronger person when you do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Colin of Kent, post: 1685774, member: 468270"] Thanks for this site. I've also used runsweet.com, but I have to confess I got turned off by the jargon! I've always enjoyed cycling, although don't have much time for it these days, sadly. I used to go out for whole days on the bike. I now run 5k three or four times a week with a reluctant dog. It took me a long time to build up to this, though, like about a year. You just have to start small. My advice to anyone wanting to get into exercise is that there's a lot of trial and error involved, establishing what works for you. I would recommend getting a pump if you can, as it makes life a lot easier. In any event, taking on extra carbs is the way I've always done it, usually with an isotonic sports drink. These have the advantage of not being fizzy, and I've found that if I just sip as normal, I can maintain good BG levels during long rides. This obviously works for endurance sports like cycling, swimming or distance running, but high-intensity stuff like weights is different. More recently, I've made my own isotonic drinks with maltodextrin (bought from bulkpowders.com), added to water and squash with a pinch of salt. About 40-45 grams in 750-800 ml. Much cheaper! I've also been very lucky with advice from my healthcare team, who gave me some really valuable help. See what help you can get from your consultant and/or DSN. Exercise with Type 1 can take a while to get into, especially when getting into a new sport. But playing the long game really pays off in terms of the gains to your health. My BG control is always so much easier when I'm in a regular exercise regime. [USER=441787]@NoKindOfSusie[/USER], it sounds to me like you just need to take things one step at a time... You will get there in the end, and will be a stronger person when you do. [/QUOTE]
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