Running With Diabetes

[Knightrider_28]

Hi Forum...

Is there any other Diabetics Runners out there with any tips..Much Thankful

I am Type 2 Diabetic and i am on WK2 R2, and it just occurred to me as im diabetic do i have to watch out for anything different to non diabetic people.

[Michrun]

I also have also been type 2 since 2011 - since I started running (and losing a bit of weight) I have found my BGL’s have gone down and I have reduced my medication.

Exercise of any kind will lower your BGL so make sure you keep an eye on your sugar levels so you don’t go too low. I always make sure I eat a piece of fruit after I exercise and keep hydrated. Hope this helps

[Knightrider_28 Graduate in reply to Michrun]

Hi...great advice cheers...I have been diagnosed for nearly 3years .and I have managed to keep it at bay with no meds.

Just lifestyle methods and it works..started this after gym lockdown.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome to the forums and great job getting started. We have had lots of pre-diabetic, type 1 and type 2 people complete this plan. Some type 2 folk have got off the meds, and hopefully you’ll be one of them as it is sometimes reversible. This article may help you runnersworld.com/health-inj...

Have a read of the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and enjoy your journey.

[Knightrider_28 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Cheers welcoming info.🙂

[Hidden]

I'm diabetic, and I'm new to running.

I've just completed week one.

I'm following this thread as I have similar questions.

[Knightrider_28 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Welcome runner.im new too 2and week running and I feel good...the app is brill.

[84green]

Hi. I was diagnosed Type 2 in 2015 and am on metformin. I also have high BP (controlled by meds) and was recently diagnosed with some “minimal” and “mild” blockages in some coronary arteries - prescribed aspirin and statin. In January I weighed 300lbs and my HbA1c was 56 mmol/mol (diabetes as you know being diagnosed at 48, prediabetes at 42).

I completed C25K last week. I have also been followed by a low carb diet. I exercise for about 300 minutes per week and the C25K has been an integral part of this.

12 weeks later my HbA1c is now 38, my BP this morning was 122/64 - 64, and I weigh 244lb - a loss of four stone. I’m looking to now stop metformin and reduce my BP meds.

The main challenge I have found with C25K has been my weight and lack of general fitness (I’m 57 by the way), rather than any medical condition.

I have enjoyed the running and will maintain it. As always, listen to your body and if you want reassurance, mention it to your GP. But, as others have said, exercise has a positive effect on blood sugar levels.

Good luck - you’ve made a great decision to do it and you won’t regret it.

[Knightrider_28 Graduate in reply to 84green]

Hi...fab results for you...thanks for the info.and encouragement that helps hope to see my progress as the weeks go on.big tumbs up👍