T2 and running gels and electrolyte drinks drinks

[NCC1701]

Hi.
I'm T2 on Gliclazide, Metformin and atorvastatin training in gym for sub 2hr half marathon in may and a 5k of between 25mins and 25:20. I start training at 8mol/l and use the lucozade sport low cal lemon lime for 60min slow to moderate treadmill runs. Also high five zero sugar electrolyte tabs.

I'm looking to find tabs without the fillers and sweetners in them. More just the minerals.

Any advice on best gels to use on the half marathon itself much appreciated and what to put in my water bladder? Just water and use gels or something with glucose. Current hb1ac 7.7% or 61. (I am changing diet to get this down to 6.8% before my next 1ac in May)

Thanks all.

 

[Goonergal]

I’ve used these electrolytes - just minerals - to good effect: https://www.bulk.com/uk/electrolyte-powder.html

Also plain iced water with a pinch of pink salt and the juice of half a lime does a pretty decent job.