Just stumbled across this forum and it looks like it will be very helpful.
I am 32 years old I have been a type 1 diabetic for about 10 year. I have been on the pump for about 4. I have always lifted weight and I am in pretty good shape. I just started running this year and I am doing my first half marathon in two weeks.
I have had a lot of trouble keeping my sugar up during runs. It usually gets low about 3 miles in and I have to try to suck down some of those cake icing gel things. It is not too bad as long as I catch it before it gets below 70.
Well that is all I have, I will start searching the forums for useful info.
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Hi, Primetime,
Do you do anything with your pump to prevent the lows? I usually turn my basal rate down about an hour before starting a run.
Joe's right, of course, about carrying something to bring your blood sugar up.
Welcome!
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