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mark watton

Posted: 03/11/04 13:27:46 46


Message:	I have just changed from an Actrapid and Insulatard regime to a Novorapid and Lantus regime. I am seeking advice from anyone on this regime with regard to blood sugar levels/carbohydrate consumption etc before and during riding. I asked about this when they changed me over and the dietician and diabetic specialist nurse gave me conflicting advice but both summarised by advising 'trial and error'. On my previous regime I used to eat a couple of fig rolls and drink a High 5 Energy drink pre ride then top up during the ride with High 5 Isotonic (don't mean to advertise, it's just what I use). This resulted in post ride blood sugar of 6-8mmol/l, pre ride was usually around 11mmol/l. Currently I am taking 28units of Lantus at 5:30pm and 8 units of Novorapid with Breakfast and lunch, 10 units with evening meal. Rides are 2-3hrs three evenings a week. Sorry this is long winded but the more info I give the better your advice may be, my question to fellow diabetics is what do you do on this regime, blood sugar levels pre ride, carb intake pre and during ride etc? Thanks for your help Mark
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