T2 and exercise and refueling safely

[gbs42]

I often ride a bike for 4+ hours burning at least 400 cals/hr. In pre-lockdown days I would normally stop at cafes etc to refuel. Now I resort to cycling specialist energy bars etc. I have found only a few that are not coated in chocolate which is not a good feature - melts in back pocket of jersey. I rarely have hypos but must be careful - a hypo whilst cycling alone in relatively remote territory would be dangerous. I am wary of sugar based products. All proposals will be welcome.

 

[Goonergal]

What are your requirements for the ‘fuel’. Not sugar based, but are you looking for food to sustain you, a specific carb level, or protein level, or both?

It’d suggest something simple like nuts - not as convenient as a bar, but if you’re used to stopping, then they can easily be eaten and won’t melt!

 

[Jaylee]

I often ride a bike for 4+ hours burning at least 400 cals/hr. In pre-lockdown days I would normally stop at cafes etc to refuel. Now I resort to cycling specialist energy bars etc. I have found only a few that are not coated in chocolate which is not a good feature - melts in back pocket of jersey. I rarely have hypos but must be careful - a hypo whilst cycling alone in relatively remote territory would be dangerous. I am wary of sugar based products. All proposals will be welcome.

Hi,

Are you on any medication for your diabetes.?
What numbers are you seeing on your meter in rare event of a low?

 

[Mbaker]

I watched these a few months back, I can't remember the exact details but there might be a few "nuggets" you can use:

 

[gbs42]

What are your requirements for the ‘fuel’. Not sugar based, but are you looking for food to sustain you, a specific carb level, or protein level, or both?

It’d suggest something simple like nuts - not as convenient as a bar, but if you’re used to stopping, then they can easily be eaten and won’t melt!

 

[gbs42]

Sorry for the long response time. To respond to various points: 1) no meds for me 2) I do not measure glucose or ketones but I am aware when blood sugar is low - this is an occasional event 3) the videos re ketones are v interesting and I will study further 4) nuts are the answer 5) I have a low carb diet but am somewhat relaxed re "good carbs" on ride days

 

[LittleGreyCat]

Sorry for the long response time. To respond to various points: 1) no meds for me 2) I do not measure glucose or ketones but I am aware when blood sugar is low - this is an occasional event 3) the videos re ketones are v interesting and I will study further 4) nuts are the answer 5) I have a low carb diet but am somewhat relaxed re "good carbs" on ride days

Have you tested in the past to confirm that you have a real as opposed to false hypo?

 

[Resurgam]

It does seem rather odd, to go hypo - unless it is after 4 hours of extreme sprinting.