- Messages
- 358
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi all,
I used to run before diagnosis, quite casual, not professional or anything like that. I was also a purist, opting for water rather than lucozade or other sports drinks.
So water is now out of the questions and I have invested in some Lucozade Sport (hate it btw). Aside from the odd few KM to get a high BG down I haven't had a proper run for a while. What's the protocol to keeping a nice BG, I don't want to chug down Lucozade and end up past the 10's then need to run more/ inject to get back down. Am I likely to require two bottles? I know everyone is different but I am looking for some good tips to get going. I used to go for 5km minimum (or 40 mins which ever came first) but I think I may have to try less and work back up to the 5 over the weeks.
How do you guys start? Do you intentionally get to a certain BG prior to running or do you sip when you feel low. I can use my CGM to help figure out where I am on the fly but I don't want to end up a few Km from my home shaking like a leaf struggling.
Thanks
I used to run before diagnosis, quite casual, not professional or anything like that. I was also a purist, opting for water rather than lucozade or other sports drinks.
So water is now out of the questions and I have invested in some Lucozade Sport (hate it btw). Aside from the odd few KM to get a high BG down I haven't had a proper run for a while. What's the protocol to keeping a nice BG, I don't want to chug down Lucozade and end up past the 10's then need to run more/ inject to get back down. Am I likely to require two bottles? I know everyone is different but I am looking for some good tips to get going. I used to go for 5km minimum (or 40 mins which ever came first) but I think I may have to try less and work back up to the 5 over the weeks.
How do you guys start? Do you intentionally get to a certain BG prior to running or do you sip when you feel low. I can use my CGM to help figure out where I am on the fly but I don't want to end up a few Km from my home shaking like a leaf struggling.
Thanks