Is there anyone out there that can say something about maintaining blood sugar levels during OW swims? I am only a type II (no longer on insulin) diabetic and my only problem (so far) is my sugar level dropping such that I start having problems. Mainly with the brain getting fuzzy and that results in poor decision making.
That sounds like a big problem. Would your doctor, or if you have a diabetic educator/RD, be able to help you with this? Otherwise I would say to take in simple carbs (Gatoradish stuff) early and often. Have you taken your BS before and after (and during) to see where you stand? OW swimming is great for your diabetes, so managing this issue would be a good thing. Any RDs or DM professionals out there that understand endurance athletics?
That sounds like a big problem. Would your doctor, or if you have a diabetic educator/RD, be able to help you with this? Otherwise I would say to take in simple carbs (Gatoradish stuff) early and often. Have you taken your BS before and after (and during) to see where you stand? OW swimming is great for your diabetes, so managing this issue would be a good thing. Any RDs or DM professionals out there that understand endurance athletics?
