I don't know where to look (with embarrassment). Maybe I should subtly change the subject and ask 'therower' what rowing he has done.@ert . It is amazing how this thread develops and continues to thrive.
Most of life’s ups, downs, challenges and successes get a fair airing.
I have no intention of joining the current conversation. Already TMI even without @helensaramay introducing “ wet thoughts”.
@ert . It is amazing how this thread develops and continues to thrive.
Most of life’s ups, downs, challenges and successes get a fair airing.
I have no intention of joining the current conversation. Already TMI even without @helensaramay introducing “ wet thoughts”.
Only in the gym rowing. Concept rowers down the years.I don't know where to look (with embarrassment). Maybe I should subtly change the subject and ask 'therower' what rowing he has done.
Impressive stats. I'm just a placid girl in a single scull these days. The photo is me trialling for the Oxford Blues. 20 hours a week. Before diabetes.Only in the gym rowing. Concept rowers down the years.
Joined a gym in my mid 20’s and fell in love with the rowers.
So for the past 30yrs give or take I’ve tried many different types of rowing.
Have done sprints, 2k sub 7 mins back in my younger years. Did a 400m challenge in the gym last year. 1.11.6 sec gave me the best time.Not bad for a 55 yr old T1 v all the younger guys.
Joined in a million meter challenge once and ended up doing 337,500 m on my lonesome over the course of a few weeks, average time for the distance came in around 1.58 rate for 500 m. ( got a trophy for that one)
Apart from this I’ve just done whatever takes my fancy and have really enjoyed it most of the time.
Age as now made sprints more enjoyable than distance. Still get a kick out of doing a Tabata workout on the rower.
Your avatars would suggest you are more of a proper rower on the open water.
Not sure what constitutes impressive. They’re just numbers to me, what I am proud of though is the fact that I’ve done it all with my diabetic companion more often than not trying to get me to give up and stopImpressive stats. I'm just a placid girl in a single scull these days. The photo is me trialling for the Oxford Blues. 20 hours a week. Before diabetes.
Lots of hypos of late especially around 4-6am
That was me then. This is me know (with type 1). I don't even know if I could row hard for twenty minutes on insulin. None of this malarky, which you have taken in your stride, has any formula or makes any sense. I'm the impressed one that you can do all of that on insulin.Not sure what constitutes impressive. They’re just numbers to me, what I am proud of though is the fact that I’ve done it all with my diabetic companion more often than not trying to get me to give up and stop.
I know from your posts that things have been challenging for you recently but I honestly believe if you can get in a boat, or on a rower and give it your all and row through that pain barrier that brings so much joy, then living with diabetes can become a lot easier.
I’m not sure you would have been placid whilst trialling for the Oxford Blues.I’m very impressed.
Hi Cumberland,
Your profile says you use Toujeo? (Basal.) I believe it's a Type of glargine, like Lantus.. (I use Lantus.) What time do you dose?
Forgive my memory. Do you use a 300u strength?
The recent hypo frequency... Have you recently started a new pen or cartridge, perchance?
One lovely nurse once told me to “think wet thoughts” as she was doing it. Wasn’t really the right environment for doing so but the idea of trying relaxed me a little.
Hello Jaylee
I inject between 9-9.30pm
I’ve been titrating downwards
I have lost some weight in the last 6 weeks
Yes I use the 300u Toujeo and by far this has controlled my blood glucose and reduced levels from 30.0+ to single figures (most of the time) other basals had no effect on me whatsoever so I’m happy with Toujeo
We tread a fine line don’t we
I just had my best ever HbA1c result of 57 and I am pleased as punch because in the past with poor control I was always stupidly high and often over 80 and even over 100
Take care Jaylee
Hey the most important thing to remember is that everyone is “ on “ insulin. It’s just that some of us have to out source and set up an alternative supply chain. It takes practice. It may seem like you’re trying to win a 2km race in a pedalo, out at sea in a force 10 gale, but with perseverance you will finish the 2km’s. Now here’s the added bonus. You will be a far stronger rower now both physically and mentally after rowing in such extremes.That was me then. This is me know (with type 1). I don't even know if I could row hard for twenty minutes on insulin. None of this malarky, which you have taken in your stride, has any formula or makes any sense. I'm the impressed one that you can do all of that on insulin.
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