Thanks for the tag
@Antje77
Unlike
@juicy, I do not like to exercise with a higher blood sugar. I usually aim for something between 6 and 7. Over 8, I start tro feel sluggish. I know some people build up on carbs before they start and then take more as their levels drop. I prefer to try to keep my levels stable and find drinking a weak fruit squash instead of water helps. I would be drinking the water anyway so it does not feel as if I am doing much different. I also try to avoid exercising for 3 or 4 hours after my last bolus so I have little bolus onboard. Otherwise, I will definitely see my levels fall fast
I do a number of different types of sport but rarely running. Probably the equivalent is cycling. I find the effect on my blood sugars is little to do with the duration but more to do with the stress.
- A pootle with my friends along the flat tow path has little effect
- A harder flat ride on a pleasant but not too hot day would cause my levels to drop (in the absence of squashy water)
- A steep uphill climb in the rain against a strong wind would make my levels rise.
I wonder whether your half marathon experience is somewhat equivalent to my steep upill, especially if you were concerned by the run and naturally tiring due to the distance,
Unfortunately, we are all different (and change as our fitness improves) so it will take a bit of trial and error to find out what your body needs.
The website runsweet.com focuses on Type 1 and sport so may provide some tips. Unfortunately, it does not look as if it has been maintained for a few years but what is there is still valid.
