Diabetes

[username]

hello,

i found out i've got type 2 diabetes (which explains my lack of form recently!) just over a week ago, which i should be able to control with medication, diet, and exercise (i've been warned tho that it might be type 1 1/2 and need insulin )

just wondering if anyone has any experience of this, specifically how to eat whilst on longer runs - i imagine gels would just increase blood sugar too much?

also, did you find it makes much difference - can i look forward to a burst of speed when my blood sugars normal

ta

[molehill]

Can't help you myself (for fear of giving crap info on something I don't understand), but I have a feeling this diet thingy we are on (Low GI) is based on a diabetics diet? Probably Wheeze or someone medical will come on and enlighten you correctly.

[hairy legs]

Hi, Have a look on www.wfra.org.uk (news letter)a lady fell runner with type 1 Diabetes it might help.If not my wife has type 1 and can help with food etc.

[username]

well, tablets dont work so i'm on insulin. B******s.

Had a look at the wrfa site, thanks hairy legs.

I've got plenty of medical advice and support - the NHS can be ace, but i'd be interested to hear anyones experience of running and insulin, whether its improved blood control or anything really.

Thanks

[Deeko]

The forum at runnersworld is usually good for medical info and peeps with similar problems. Do a search over there.

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum

Cheers,

Derek.

[Deeko]

Have a look at this an' all:

http://www.runsweet.com

[username]

thanks deeko, that runsweet site looks really useful

[Deeko]

No probs m8 - best wishes with your adjustment to it...

Cheers,

Derek.

[username]

had my first hypo this morning, sitting in a staff metting!

going to be a bit of trial and error before i'm back up to full speed