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.
My readings before swimming 2K are usually 130 to 180. Depends on how many and type of carbs that I ingest. After a 2K lap swim it can drop to 60-90 range if I don't ingest anything. For me, hitting 70 is a low and I start getting dizzy and have some large bright spots in my vision. Below 70, I just start to shut down mentally.
During my normal daily training ( 2K to 3K sessions) I drink G2 or use glucose tablets. Small mouthfuls taken at regular intervals seem to keep things in the 90-110 range and I don't have any intestinal cramping.
I attempting a OW 4K on Sunday (Noblesville,IN). I emailed the event manager (*** Sidnor) and he said that eating/drinking is within the rules. I am looking into some type of gel pack or bottle that I can use during the swim.
My doctors basically are happy that I have a normal A1c and I have no major complications yet. Beyond that they are not really interested in my effort to do long distance swimming.
My readings before swimming 2K are usually 130 to 180. Depends on how many and type of carbs that I ingest. After a 2K lap swim it can drop to 60-90 range if I don't ingest anything. For me, hitting 70 is a low and I start getting dizzy and have some large bright spots in my vision. Below 70, I just start to shut down mentally.
During my normal daily training ( 2K to 3K sessions) I drink G2 or use glucose tablets. Small mouthfuls taken at regular intervals seem to keep things in the 90-110 range and I don't have any intestinal cramping.
I attempting a OW 4K on Sunday (Noblesville,IN). I emailed the event manager (*** Sidnor) and he said that eating/drinking is within the rules. I am looking into some type of gel pack or bottle that I can use during the swim.
My doctors basically are happy that I have a normal A1c and I have no major complications yet. Beyond that they are not really interested in my effort to do long distance swimming.
