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.
Consult your doctor and let him help you make a plan.
I have some friends that have put some Gu energy gel packets under their caps during open water swims. As far as they know the do not have diabetes. But they seem to need the calories. Maybe you can try it during training swims.
I have not tried this myself, as I have not done any swims over two hours.
How long do you think you can swim safely without experiencing low blood sugar?
Consult your doctor and let him help you make a plan.
I have some friends that have put some Gu energy gel packets under their caps during open water swims. As far as they know the do not have diabetes. But they seem to need the calories. Maybe you can try it during training swims.
I have not tried this myself, as I have not done any swims over two hours.
How long do you think you can swim safely without experiencing low blood sugar?
