Zero insulin?

Hi Rick,

You might find some information in here:

http://www.runsweet.com/

Rick

I don't do as much exercise as you, but I know that when I do do quite a lot (esp when it's a day's worth, like a long hike), then my insulin needs drop quite a bit and often I find myself fighting a hypo-battle because I keep dropping unless I keep eating!

Sounds like a great way to reduce your needs, and I wouldn't be worried about it, provided you are testing regularly and keeping your BG within normal ranges.... OBviously your basal insulin deals with your basic metabolic needs and so won't drop off to the same extent as your basal!

Well done (hmmm, maybe I should get some more exercise!!)

LJ

Hi Rick

I do quite a bit of exercise (although not as much as you!) and I quite often find that I don't need any insulin. Some days I might only have 2/3 units Novorapid total and then my 4 units Levemir.

Claire

Hi Rick

Actually I haven't been diabetic for that long - diagnosed in August - so I'm probably still in honeymoon. Also it depends what I eat - if I have quite a low carb day then I hardly need anything, but if I have lots of fruit then obviously I need more

I'm doing a blog on the food forum at the moment looking at how a raw vegan diet affects my BS/insulin needs, if you're interested. I'm listing everyday what I eat, what exercise I am doing and what insulin I am needing.

I'm only two weeks into eating that way but I have to say I have LOADS more energy for exercise than I did before, even though I used to eat lots and lots of starchy carbs like everyone recommends. But of course my exercise levels are nowhere near as high as yours

I think that's great for you Rick! It means that most of the time your background insulin does its work and you can avoid the other. You make me wanna do more sport!