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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jmclean2006" data-source="post: 2690040" data-attributes="member: 197404"><p>Hi, i was diagnosed T1 suddenly in 2001 at the age of 43.  Have always been reasonably active, took up running in 2012 at age 54 to improve my fitness.  Since then I have run 5 full marathons (running my 6th in Manchester next month) , about 30 Half marathons, countless 10K and 5K runs, and 227 Parkruns, to be precise LOL.  On short runs I have a small snack/drink beforehand, on longer runs I take a hydration pack with flat full sugar coca-cola to sip on the way round to prevent hypos during the run, as well as snack bars/gels.  On half and full marathons I reduce my basal insulin by 50% the day before, and make sure I have no active insulin on board when I start the run.  Can't say I've never had hypos during a run, but generally I manage ok..  I totally agree with your last sentence, don't let Diabetes control you, and sometimes you have to grit your teeth and carry on. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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