A DNF does indeed suck! I hate that for you or anyone!
I am still new to diabetes and trying to figure out what works and what is safe.
Do you use a CGM?
At the marathon yesterday my BG was way high out of bed. Think 10.6 mmol, I have been higher out of bed lately but its usually 8.5-9.5 out of bed.
Took no insulin. I usually take my Lantus about 10am anyways and then 1 u Humalog per 20g carb
Tested 15 min before race at about 8.3 which is where I found I usually want to be because I drop fast, usually. I tested once during the race at around 17 mile mark at 6.7 and then again at the finish at 7.8 Ran a 3:45 , not bad after doing a full IM 2 weeks ago! And just getting this diabetes stuff 3 months ago. Its a work in progress for me. I have to pound the carbs right now, 1 gel every 30 minutes or at least I think I do!?
This is my friends post from FB regarding the race :
MU Half: Today was a very tough. My diabetes decided to act-up. In my Garmin, you can see its effects on my performance. I felt like hell, the entire time, but finished. I have also included my BGs to show not only the time taken from testing, bolusing, and later eating, but also in time. Despite the knowledge/education and training, some days--for no reason--it allows me to remember its presence and vulnerability, which I respect and accept--- it is what it is. I finished, and although I am on the rollercoaster of BGs, I'll be fine and ready to race again next weekend.
BGs:
Last Night 2am (I always due this prior to big runs)- 251, correction dose of insulin
5am (no food or anything)- 439, correction dose of insulin, ate an egg.
7am- Race Time- 341
7:30- 299, no food, pump running
7:45 314, no food, pump running
8:00- 446, no food pump running, 4 units added
8:10- 463, no food, pump running
8:40- 170, no food, suspended pump
8:50- 150, ate 15 grams of carbs.
9:00- 146, finished.
At home, around 10:00--BGs= 57
"Keep those feet moving!" Me
I am still new to diabetes and trying to figure out what works and what is safe.
Do you use a CGM?
At the marathon yesterday my BG was way high out of bed. Think 10.6 mmol, I have been higher out of bed lately but its usually 8.5-9.5 out of bed.
Took no insulin. I usually take my Lantus about 10am anyways and then 1 u Humalog per 20g carb
Tested 15 min before race at about 8.3 which is where I found I usually want to be because I drop fast, usually. I tested once during the race at around 17 mile mark at 6.7 and then again at the finish at 7.8 Ran a 3:45 , not bad after doing a full IM 2 weeks ago! And just getting this diabetes stuff 3 months ago. Its a work in progress for me. I have to pound the carbs right now, 1 gel every 30 minutes or at least I think I do!?
This is my friends post from FB regarding the race :
MU Half: Today was a very tough. My diabetes decided to act-up. In my Garmin, you can see its effects on my performance. I felt like hell, the entire time, but finished. I have also included my BGs to show not only the time taken from testing, bolusing, and later eating, but also in time. Despite the knowledge/education and training, some days--for no reason--it allows me to remember its presence and vulnerability, which I respect and accept--- it is what it is. I finished, and although I am on the rollercoaster of BGs, I'll be fine and ready to race again next weekend.
BGs:
Last Night 2am (I always due this prior to big runs)- 251, correction dose of insulin
5am (no food or anything)- 439, correction dose of insulin, ate an egg.
7am- Race Time- 341
7:30- 299, no food, pump running
7:45 314, no food, pump running
8:00- 446, no food pump running, 4 units added
8:10- 463, no food, pump running
8:40- 170, no food, suspended pump
8:50- 150, ate 15 grams of carbs.
9:00- 146, finished.
At home, around 10:00--BGs= 57
"Keep those feet moving!" Me