For those of you on a CGM, could you do what you do as well without a CGM?
I couldn’t. I met a woman at a tri today who was without one and it got me thinking. I’ve become so reliant on the CGM that for athletic events I couldn’t plan my sugar/insulin as well. If I wake up in the morning with a sugar of 190, without the CGM I couldn’t know if I am on my way down or up. If I’m going up, I need 4 units, if I’m steady, 2 will do. If I’m going down, I have to think about it.
I think the optimum race sugar for me is a 170 that is on the way down, then pull the plug on the pump.
Hello there. I’m hoping to get some advice on training for a 5000 Km. Bike Tour across America scheduled for July 2011. The plan is to travel approximately 200 km. Per day for four weeks. I’m not an active athlete but always been into sports and bikes. I am on the pump with cgm which is another important factor to consider. I would appreciate any advice on training. Thanks. Fe
well, you probably need to get in a LOT of miles just about every day. Wish I could help more, but I’ve only ever ridden a max of 70 or so miles in a week.
Just had a ‘Duh’ moment. I was sitting here wondering why after an hour long run, and eating a normal breakfast that I bolused for, “Why is my sugar rising more quickly than normal?”
Well, duh. I’m dehydrated. with the same amount of glucose in my veins. Just less blood and water, so the concentration is higher. I think I need to drink more water while running and just after.
I run with an Amphipod belt and love it. I’ve tried just about everything out there and it combines a lot of things that are useful: Click on bottles (trying to slip bottles in and out of webbed holsters is frustrating), side pouch (add on if desired to carry gels, phone, meter etc), Sits on the waist and weight is distributed evenly. Have you ever tried to run with a camelback, even the ones that sit on the waist? Ugh! Its very hard to drink and breath at the same time. With the small 8 oz amphipod bottles you can squirt the water in your mouth while running, and still breath… a bonus!
I typically carry three bottles on my belt on long runs (over ten miles) and that seems to take care of things, especially if I can refill one or two at fountains along my routes.
I would definitely not be doing long runs or training for marathons if I did not have the amphipod… I have a huge sweat rate, which is great for cooling me off, but not so good for dehydration and high sugars.
One final thing, high sugars are not always because of dehydration, even if meals and meds are dialed in. I know that when I do speed or interval work I am probably going to have higher numbers because of other stress hormones releasing during those types of runs.
That’s a great article! Thanks for sharing! Always wanted to read an in depth explanation why I got high readings during some games and others I didn’t…
Hi Athletic Diabetics,
I’m glad that you found the article interesting and helpful. I’m not an athelete just someone who has learned from experience that regular exercise (cardio combined with weight training) has kept me healthy and fit and improved my blood sugar control.
Being a member of DESA and attending the conferences to hear the latest on exercise and diabetes research findings has also been a big help.
Triabetes documentary San Francisco premiere next Wednesday at 7 PM
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:00pm
University of California San Francisco, Cole Hall
513 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA
In 2008, 12 people with type 1 diabetes set out to complete Ironman Wisconsin as part of a team called Triabetes. Triabetes has now grown to be the world’s largest triathlon club for people with diabetes, shattering presumed limitations and revolutionizing the way people approach diabetes management.
Come meet current Triabetes members, and join us for an evening of inspiration, education and exploration as we follow these athletes and the kids who partnered with them for their journey to the finish line and beyond.
Tickets are free; $5-10 donation welcome at the door.
To reserve a ticket, visit http://tinyurl.com/triabetesSFdoc or contact myself.
For anyone in the Los Angeles area… I am organizing a free run/walk this Saturday in Manhattan Beach. We start at 9AM. Snacks provided coutesy of Insulindependence/Triabetes. Come and walk or run anywhere from 1-7.5 miles. Follow this link for more info https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/insulindependence/event.jsp?event=413
(Hi Anne! I just joined TuDiabetes and figured I should post our LA Dawn Phenom event here, too.)
I’ve had Type-1 Diabetes now for 42 years (starting at age 4–it was really different back then), and I just completed by first Half-Marathon last weekend. I’ve signed up with some friends for the Myrtle Beach Marathon on February 19, and I’m interested in good articles about marathoning with Type-1 Diabetes. And yes, that’s my baby daughter Maddie in the picture. Jeff
Go to Missy Foy’s web site: http://missyfoy.com/
If you have any specific questions, go ahead and ask in this group.
I’ve run over 50 marathons, and there are other experienced diabetic runners here.
