Diabetic

[double0jedi]

I have, sadly, just been diagnosed as a type two diabetic and and now on medication to keep everything regulated. I cycle quite a bit and over the last year it has helped me to lose weight and to lower my cholesterol and blood pressure.
When I am on a ride I have always used the high five ZERO sports drink tablets and wondered if any one who has any experience with diabetes could say if they use them or whether they are to be avoided. Or any other info on riding with diabetes is more than welcome.

 

[ColinJ]

There are lots of threads on CycleChat about Diabetes - CLICK HERE.

Good luck with it!

 

[fossyant]

Cycling will help you control it. I assume you are on metformin or something similar.

My son is type 1 so we have to watch for him going low.

You aren't going to like this, but testing is the key. Zero drinks are fine as there are no carbs and you are replacing electrolites.
You'll still need to eat, but you are more likely to make sure you don't go too high, although I wouldn't worry too much being a type 2 as you aren't going to go hypo if on tablets.

Get yourself over to Diabetes UK.

 

[Our connor]

Hi doubleojedi, like you lm type 2 I was diagnosed last August and as everyone says as long as your carefull there's no reason not to enjoy cycling. The one bit of advice I will give you is always carry 6 jelly babies with you when going for a ride,they give you an almost instant hit if your running low on energy (bonking) if your in any doubt ask your diabetic nurse, it was mine who told me. Since being diagnosed I have lost 51 lbs in weight and have my diabetes under control .

 

[Nibor]

As a type 2 diabetic (which I am also) you are at no risk cycling as you do not take insulin. The only risk of Hypoglycaemia would be if you took insulin. The only problem a Type 2 diabetic has is too much sugar which is unlikely if you are cycling and builds up very slowly. I use High5 zero because they have no sugar in them so are perfectly safe and as for any cyclist a few jelly babies gels etc are good to have around to get you home.

 

[simon the viking]

As a type2 myself for 15 years... I just don't let it bother me now I just eat what I should have been eating pre-dianosis and ride my bike to work... I'm healthier now at 47 than I have been since my teens...

And I wrote an ebook about diabetes and cycling which was in the top 10 in cycling on Amazon at one point....... entering smug mode

 

[Nibor]

i will save up for that

 

[Spoked Wheels]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last January. Mediterranean diet plus cycling saw my HbA1c of 98 down to 47 by the end of the summer. I had my last blood test result last week and my HbA1c is down to 43. HbA1c below 50 is normal so, as far as my doctor is concerned, I'm non diabetic. I've been without any diabetes medicine for 15 months.

I have to get my cholesterol under control though I've been eating too much butter and cheese I think .

 

[simon the viking]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last January. Mediterranean diet plus cycling saw my HbA1c of 98 down to 47 by the end of the summer. I had my last blood test result last week and my HbA1c is down to 43. HbA1c below 50 is normal so, as far as my doctor is concerned, I'm non diabetic. I've been without any diabetes medicine for 15 months.

I have to get my cholesterol under control though I've been eating too much butter and cheese I think .

If caught early enough T2 can be reversed.... but the healthy eating and lifestyle has to be adhered to or it would (probably) return but a massive well done I left it too long after diagnosis before I changed my lifestyle....

And its amazing how many T2 diabetics think Metformin is an antidote rather than a medicine and they can pop the pills and carry on eating S*** and doing no exercise

 

[gbs]

[QUOTE="simon the viking, post: 4027159, member: 27527"...

And I wrote an ebook about diabetes and cycling which was in the top 10 in cycling on Amazon at one point....... entering smug mode[/QUOTE]

Too duscreet.Reveal y rauthor's name and title and you might have another sale!

 

[gbs]

OK. Found it! Congratualtions - it is an easy read and v informative.

 

[fossyant]

Type 2's get virtually no guidance from the NHS - just take these tablets and off you go. That's happened for my folks and mother in law.

Totally different case for a child with Type 1 = lots of support. If you get diagnosed as type 1 as an adult, the support is crap too, and not enough training with regards to carb counting.

 

[Yorksman]

Type 2's get virtually no guidance from the NHS - just take these tablets and off you go. That's happened for my folks and mother in law.

This is what Roy Taylor, one of the country's leading researchers wrote in Practical Diabetes:

"It must be recorded that many individuals expressed
frustration at the routine manner in which their doctor,
nurse or dietitian regarded the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
This conflicted with the cataclysmic blow which
they personally felt. They were told that the diagnosis was
clear and therefore the guidelines will be rolled out. Lose
some weight and take this metformin. Get used to it."

My GP was no different. "It's official. You're diabetic. Sign this consent form to put you on this diabetes register."

When I refused meds and said I would try diet and exercise, I got that 'oh yeah, how many times have I heard that before' type sneering look.

 

[simon the viking]

OK. Found it! Congratualtions - it is an easy read and v informative.

Thanks!!! I've not been on here for a few days.... I did notice a sale midweek so assume it was you, glad you liked it

 

[gbs]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last January. Mediterranean diet plus cycling saw my HbA1c of 98 down to 47 by the end of the summer. I had my last blood test result last week and my HbA1c is down to 43. HbA1c below 50 is normal so, as far as my doctor is concerned, I'm non diabetic. I've been without any diabetes medicine for 15 months.

I have to get my cholesterol under control though I've been eating too much butter and cheese I think .

I have the same deadly duo combination. Have you a list of accepatble foods that meet the somewhat conflicting requirements of both conditions and of course a list of the "no, noes"?