Any Diabetic Marathoners Around?

vista · (#1 (**permalink**))

Hello ,

I am new here. I recently started to run short distances and I still havent found any problem like low blood sugars or other things. I would like to know if diabetics person who is running marathons, and what are the affects on them.

I am glad such a nice new website here to talk about running guidance.

All the best.

mary · (#2 (**permalink**))

Hello Vista

Have you discussed your plans with your endocrinologist and nutritionist? If not, do so before you undertake any type of endurance training. I am a type 2 diabetic. In my normal day to day routine I have to be more concerned with high blood sugar but when I do long runs (15 miles or more) even my BG levels become low. That aside, all of the sports drinks and "power" boosters are high carb. I also suggest having a training buddy that's not diabetic and is knowledgeable of your situation. I handle breakfast on long run and race days with a big bowl of oatmeal with applesauce and sliced bananas mixed in. It's high carb and somewhat bland. I always have a case of nerves on these days and couldn't tolerate much of anything else.

packman911 · (#3 (**permalink**))

I'm not one yet... but that's my goal. Started running two weeks before TG with a Turkey Run 5k as my goal. I'm up to 5.5 miles once a week and trying to build a couple 4.5 into my weekly schedule (3m is my normal short day - I run 6days). When I start needing to eating, I'll try for fruit, home made power bars or SF bars.

Hope that helps!