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LouiHolmes

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Hi all!


Before my diagnosis I was a relatively active person, I used to go running alot, and the occasional swim.

But since diagnosis I've been staying in and trying to get used to my diet and the injections etc whilst living at a slow pace.

But I'm dying to get back out there!

The only thing thats stopping me is the risk of passing out or having a seizure, my blood sugar has never been lower than 2.1 so I don't know how far I'll go. And I know that I should take my meter with me and something sugary.

Are there any useful tips?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Loui
 
I'd definately recommend you to stay away from sorbitol or the only thing running will be ya bot :o
 
Take your meter with you and test frequently.
I ran a marathon 14 months after diagnosis(with T1) and I was in my fifties; a diabetes diagnosis is not the end :D . I found that I my glucose levels descend very quickly during the first 20-24 min (2 miles of running) and for me it doesn't matter how high I was before.
I also learned that it doesn't take much glucose to keep me going, ie individual dextrose tablets, not lots but i need to use them frequently.
You need to test before and frequently (ie every 20 min to start with) during exercise to see what happens with you. I'm not fast so only need tiny carb supplements,I think speed may make a difference.
For general guidelines look at
http://www.runsweet.com/
 
Hobs said:
I'd definately recommend you to stay away from sorbitol or the only thing running will be ya bot :o
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Ouch ... ouch ... ouch ... a small part of me still has very painful memories of Sorbitol :shock: :crazy:
 
Evening,

So you're on Insulin, all good then. Diabetes isn't all that bad if managed properly, you don't have to adopt some super restricted diet or lifestyle.

If you're worried about having lows, stick to the NHS advice, ensure your diet is balanced, and start testing your blood regularly to work out ratios of Insulin:Carbs. If you're on fixed daily doses speak to your GP/Diabetic Nurse first before changing anything.

I do weight lifting four times a week, Insulin sensitivity increases as you exercise, so there is greater risk of being having low blood sugars at this point, but as long as you have a sugary drink during exercise, all will be fine. Or just start with a higher blood sugar/eat carbs before exercise.

Testing is absolutely crucial, as you're new to it, test pre-meal, post-meal, upon waking, before sleeping and even in-between meals where all *should* be well. Doing so will allow you to learn how your copy copes with glucose uptake/allow you to work out how sensitive you're to carbs.

As time goes by, you won't need to test as often, it get's a lot easier.

Good luck and stay positive. :thumbup:
 
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