Has any one with type 1 diabetes done the marathon and what their sugar levels were like
No I don’t I will try on my next run@RAM1306 do you suspen the basal on your pump before you run?
i always do so when I join a Spin class and it helps reduce the risk,of hypos.
I aim to start at 10mmol/l but below 13, with no fast acting insulin on board, for a 5k that works and I have no issues with hypos, but also in exercise mode. It also depends on time of day and temperature as both these also affect me, so the warmer it is the quicker I can go hypo, and I can generally run in the morning without dropping but later in the day I have to keep a close eye on levels, I tend to start taking glucose on board when levels start dropping below 6mmol/l too as can drop quickly from 6.Thanks for your replies. I am on a Medtronic insulin pump and guardian 4 sensor. My problem is with running 5k my sugars really drop to below 3. I do eat skittles to boost it but it is not maintained for long and didn’t want to increase my distance if this is happening. I currently run three times a week and have entered for the Brighton Marathon.
Just looking for suggestions to keep my sugars at a constant level.
It’s an interesting train of thought but for insulin dependent diabetics the use of carbs not just for fuel but for hypos is vital so the philosophy of running on fat isn’t ideal - it’s more so balance with diet and with managing BG levels too.There is a film called “Run on Fat” which describes becoming fat adapted to run long distance. The full movie is available on the dietdoctor.com with the first 6 minutes on this YouTube video …
Hi,Has any one with type 1 diabetes done the marathon and what their sugar levels were like
Have mentioned in your other thread that it's the adrenaline/cortisol pushing your BG levels up as you do run hard, your liver is giving you an extra boost to help you get going, perhaps try a much slower gentler pace as a one off to see the difference ? I sometimes run hard and go high and stay high for anything up to 3-4 hours afterwards but a slower pace keeps me in range.I have a completely different problem with running. Parkrun 5k always puts my BG up. I like to start at less than 5 and usually finish, about 23 minutes later at about 11 to 13. 10k similarly puts my BG up particularly if I am trying hard.
Doing long runs as a practice where time isn't as important, trying out the nutrition you would use is a good idea too. I find that gels don't spike my sugars quickly enough to prevent a hypo.
I ran much slower last weekend and BG didn't spike. Running tonight might prove to be a bit of a puzzle as it's efforts of some description.Have mentioned in your other thread that it's the adrenaline/cortisol pushing your BG levels up as you do run hard, your liver is giving you an extra boost to help you get going, perhaps try a much slower gentler pace as a one off to see the difference ? I sometimes run hard and go high and stay high for anything up to 3-4 hours afterwards but a slower pace keeps me in range.