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.
If you aren't on insulin how are you going low? Are you on other medications for your diabetes? I think you need to talk to your endocrinologist. There are many good books out there, such as this one.
I have a T1 in our family and we have elaborate and complicated plans for workouts and races but none of that would really pertain to you I don't think. I will say in our experience it is a ton of trial and error.
My only advice is don't leave it to chance or roll the dice. Going low in any water is very very dangerous. Or, just eat pizza, that always screws up blood sugar (while true, that is not advice).
Best of luck to you.
If you aren't on insulin how are you going low? Are you on other medications for your diabetes? I think you need to talk to your endocrinologist. There are many good books out there, such as this one.
I have a T1 in our family and we have elaborate and complicated plans for workouts and races but none of that would really pertain to you I don't think. I will say in our experience it is a ton of trial and error.
My only advice is don't leave it to chance or roll the dice. Going low in any water is very very dangerous. Or, just eat pizza, that always screws up blood sugar (while true, that is not advice).
Best of luck to you.
