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   Cdal09
   Member

   Hello,

   I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 18 months old. All throughout my life I have been heavily involved with sports. I have been able to manager my BG level decently while playing sports but want much better control.

   I currently play golf in college and have been trying to step up my training routine as well. I am typically on the course for 4-8 hours during a tournament match. When I train during the week I have started to get on a much more intense weightlifting program and cardio program.

   Since then I have been getting low BG levels during the training and quite often after the event or training session.

   Is there anything recommended? Any type of food combination that I can eat before my event or training session that will help with this?

   -Chris
   Type 1
   Paradigm 712 pump

   Posted 5 months ago #
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   TT1Brooksie
   Member

   Hey Chris,

   Nice work on the college level of golf play first off! First off some easy tips to help you improve your control is is testing. Im sure you already test a good amount as is but try throwing in a few test during the time your out on the course. Do you use a CGM at all?? They give you a great picture of the whole day to reflect on and then correct for the next time you head out there. I always tell people that "everyone is different but what works for one might not work for another."

   Some things i do to prevent hypos in my training is eating a high protein breakfast if i am training in the morning, or hit up a peanut butter sandwich before i ride. I also use a CGM however if i have it off and im out training generally ill stop 3 times in a 5 hour training ride to check my numbers and refill bottles.

   now to tackle the after training sessions id talk with your health care team to help to dial it in however here is my 1,2 on it. Generally the effects of exercise last 24hours after the workout so i normally will run low in the evenings after really hard workouts or race days. To combat this i just have dropped my basals like 30% for 5 hours in the evening and its worked for me.

   -Matt

   Posted 5 months ago #
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   Cdal09
   Member

   Thanks for the Tips Matt!

   I have not used a CGM but have been thinking about it lately. Im going to look into it more.

   Ill also try to check more during the competition. I actually just met with a Nutritionist and she gave me the same advise you did about eating the PB sandwich before the training session. She also mentioned eating something that has some fat in it so it last longer and doesnt spike my blood sugar.

   She also mentioned what you did about droping the basil for longer after the activity as well as an hour or two before the activity. I was just dropping it during the competition.

   Thanks again and if you find any other secret post it and Ill do the same!

   Posted 5 months ago #
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   NDXC
   Member

   Hey Chris

   Another thing to consider are the effects of adrenaline and nerves on the system. I ran track in college and was amazed at the differences in sugar levels between workout days and race days. I'm not that familiar with golf, but the ups and downs of competition is something to keep in mind. Also if you are traveling a lot, keep in mind the effects of changing time zones and diets. I always found it difficult to find food for dinner the night before that wouldn't result in a sugar spike.

   Best of luck!
   Jackie

   Posted 4 months ago #
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   Cleveland Launcher irons
   Member

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   I'll also try to check more during the competition. I actually just met with a Nutritionist and she gave me the same advise you did about eating the PB sandwich before the training session. She also mentioned eating something that has some fat in it so it last longer and doesnt spike my blood sugar.

   Posted 2 months ago #
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   Cleveland Launcher irons
   Member

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   Posted 2 months ago #

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