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Hello. I was diagnosed with Type 2 in October 2014. I have taken on board the advice to lose weight and exercise and have entered an Ironman race in July. It involves a 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles on a bike and then running a marathon. It will take me around 17 hours to complete. I am 49 years of age and currently weigh around 17 stone although I anticipate being around 2 stone lighter on race day. I am struggling to find anywhere to get advice regarding this. Is it safe for me to do this race. Are the risks greater for me due to my condition. Whilst training at present I tend to pop a jelly baby every half an hour or so. My diabetic nurse doesn't seem to be any help. I really just want to know that provided I drink plenty of water and eat plenty of carbs on the day I am unlikely to keel over with some kind of hypo. If anyone knows any information source that deals with a sensible diet for a Type 2 participating in endurance training I would really appreciate hearing about it. Many thanks.