capeofstorms Posted September 4, 2014 Share I was just wandering if any of you are pre-diabetic or diabetic and if sohow do you fuel for endurance and still race competitively Edited September 4, 2014 by capeofstorms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted September 4, 2014 Share Not a diabetic, but I think the 32GI products should work well, it doesn't spike your blood glucose levels. The lchf guys will probably have advice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An3 Posted September 4, 2014 Share I am T1 Diabetic on an insulin pump.My best results were achieved on a Low Carb, High Fat (LCHF) diet.it takes your body a while to get used to the new fuel but I was able to ride for 3 hours at a moderate pace on only water.You will be amazed with the improved BG control and reduction in insulin. look at the LCHF thread:https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/125843-lchf-low-carb-high-fat-diet-ver-2/page__hl__lchf Personally I suffered hypos whilst on 32GI. Edited September 4, 2014 by An3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An3 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Buy the following books and read them: The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living - Phinney & VolekThe Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance - Phinney & Volek Then take a few days and read the LCHF thread - there is a wealth of knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon ghost Posted September 4, 2014 Share I am a type 2 diabetic. I use 32gi endure. Drink a little every 20 min. If i feel sugar levels low on a ride then i will eat a few jelly babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Lizard Posted September 5, 2014 Share I am a pre diabetic and have been using 32 GI for about 3 years...it works for me. Anything else and I am stuck with headaches afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smimby Posted September 5, 2014 Share I was just wandering if any of you are pre-diabetic or diabetic and if sohow do you fuel for endurance and still race competitively According to Tim and Jeroen (I heard from a friend) You should not consider yourself diabetic while ON the bike, so eat what you wants as you are burning the fuel....But leave enough time to burn the last thing you ate before you stop... NBNBNB I and ONLY repeating what I heard, I was not there so it is up to you to investigate this to see how true this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashfozzy Posted September 11, 2014 Share I am T2. Been taking glucophage for 2 years. If I eat before I ride and drink plenty water, I only need the odd enerjelly during a race. Carry an apple as it is low GI but has enough sugar to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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