Re: Type 1 Diabetic Running 1/2 Marathon

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To: " rd-usa " <rd-usa >

Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:22 PM

Subject: Re: Type 1 Diabetic Running 1/2 Marathon

 

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> Does anyone have general recommendations for a type 1 diabetic running a half

marathon this weekend? He ran 8 miles a few days ago and had to stop multiple

times with the feeling everything was spinning. He stopped twice to get some

Gatorade and then a bag of chips. When he got home, he was shivering and his

blood sugar was very low. He took insulin 2 hours before he ran.

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> My thought would be to make sure he includes protein in a snack, such as a

protein bar. Just consuming high carb snacks and then continuing to run doesn't

surprise me that he crashed. What about his insulin? He is thinking of taking

1/4 of his usual dose.

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> I know it may be difficult to give specific recommendations, but any general

ideas would be much appreciated.

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> Thanks,

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> RD, LD

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