Hi guys! I just came across this forum and am so happy to see it! I am 37 year old, Type 2, diagnosed in October 2006. I was in denial for a few months and refused medication. I just thought this is not possible - it must be a mistake! But sadly it was not a mistake. So now I take 500mg of metformin twice a day. My fasting numbers initially were in the mid 200's and now they run about 100-109. My A1c was 6.9 initially and now is 6.1. At my last doctor visit, I was fairly disgusted with how my doctor reacted to my increased running- she told me I didn't need to worry about low readings with longer distances. Huh?! She also did not help me at all trying to figure out how a diabetic needs to change their eating habits. I did my own research and ended up adopting the South Beach principles (by the way, I am not overweight either, this is a purely genetic thing- damn genetics! 5' 6 1/2" and 135 pounds). Sometimes I think I know more than her about it! Before diabetes I completed 1 marathon and a few half marathons. I took a few years off after that and now am trying to get back to it- just finished C25K a few weeks ago and moving on to the One Hour Runner schedule. I'm looking forward to learning from you guys especially on the topic of keeping blood sugar stable as the mileage increases. Thanks for letting me talk! Turtle

DITTO what Joe said!!! But I'll add I'd be looking for a new doctor!! Lows CAN happen on long runs!! BTDT!!! Thank God for the Gatorade Stations!!! BTW if you are running races try and find out what "energy" drink the race uses and train with that! ID is a MUST!!!! Check out: http://www.idtags.biz/ They have a nice tag that laces into your shoe