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Wax and pumice stone
Replied May 28
Wax and pumice stone
Replied May 28
Diabetes and bowel movements - I will be as discreet as I can
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mamadog Jun 5.
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- Hometown (where you come from):
- Vermont, Australia but now live in UK
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Date diagnosed
- April 1, 1995
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 6.8
- What glucose meter do you use?
- Freestyle Freedom Lite (home) Accu Check (work)
- Type of treatment you use
- Oral, Diet and Exercise
- What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
- Knowledge exchange
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- Saw the site mentioned on Run Sweet .co.uk
- What do you do for a living?
- Local Goverment Authority
Just me
I was diagnosed as T2 diet only in 1995 at the tender age of 27 when registering with the National Health Service. I inherited this affliction from my mum. I managed really well for 13 years with a high diet of exercise.
I started to cycle to work in 2004 as running two cars is expensive and work was only 7 miles away at that time. I then got back into the exercise regime in a major way. I started spending a lot more on cycling kit and better components and really got hooked again. Endorphines from sport are ACE !!
My cycling helped with my diabetes in many ways but put my body under stress also. I joined Audax UK and started riding with other like minded people for longer and longer distances and for longer and longer periods without sleep.
I had my first real hiccup in 2007 with my first septicaemia leg infections and back then the doctor tried to get me onto tablets but I promised to be good as I saw it as a sign of failure. I had moved work locations and was now commuting 23 miles each way so my body was under more stress. I was riding 1000 mile months throughout the year.
In March 2009 I had my next hiccup with further septicaemia and a throat infection. A spot check by my GP found my sugars to be 12 when they should have been 6 so he prescribed Metformin SR 500mg x 1. Getting accustomed to the medication has caused me to drop some mileage and the way my body and head react has changed. I am still trying to build back up and trial and error is high on the agenda.
It is this last aspect that has brought me to this haven. I have not managed to find a great deal of information on the www re: cycling and diabetes or much about athletes either. I have a lot to share but equally still want to learn more.
This site looks and feels cool so I'm in.
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Angry man caused by low blood sugar
Rode to work as per normal routine, and ate my usual food etc.
Instead of my normal day job I was on a special training day. This involves dressing in a special suit and a respirator.
I drove a van full of my colleagues 30 miles in driving rain to the training venue. We were running a little late as we took a couple of wrong turns. I was driving, not navigating :-)
We then had to change into the special clothing and enter the training site. It was a railway car… Continue
Posted on November 4, 2009 at 12:45pm — 3 Comments
Diabetic Cake Recipe
http://www.informationaboutdiabetes.com/recipes/Christmas_Fruit_Cake.htm
It was very very delicious.
Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cup Wholewheat flour
2 tsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1/3 cup Low-fat margarine
1 cup Mixed dark and light raisins
1/2 cup Almonds, chopped
1/2 cup Hazelnuts, chopped
Rind of 1 orange fine grated
1 3/4 cup Grated carrots
1/2 tsp… Continue
Posted on November 2, 2009 at 11:33am — 7 Comments
Exercise and sugar low is hell
But.
The side effect is waking up with a healthy BS range and then exercising and going lower than feels comfortable. I enjoy putting my body and mind under pressure to see what happens and how it feels.
I can now report without any doubt that my mind goes into a very negative place… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 1:11pm — 3 Comments
Nice peaks
Checked out their new range of prescription sunglasses - from America. They look and feel great so I am getting a price for my specifications.
The ride was short but fun.
Posted on October 3, 2009 at 6:04am —
How to relax - self meditation sort of
Lie down and get into your normal position for sleeping. It is very important that once you are in this position you must be comfortable and do not move again. I often think I feel an itch but… Continue
Posted on September 24, 2009 at 10:29am — 10 Comments
Comment Wall (110 comments)
- At 7:40am on November 1, 2009,
Robyn said… - Happy Birthday! Still a young pup!
Robyn
xo
- At 10:11am on October 23, 2009,
Christina said… - Thats awesome to hear =]
Things are pretty good over here for the most part
- At 7:35pm on October 22, 2009,
Christina said…
- At 2:57am on August 31, 2009,
Kristy said… - Yeah watch it mate! Thanks :) x
- At 2:53pm on August 30, 2009,
Robyn said…
- Nice picture, lovely family!
Smoothe
XX
- At 2:40pm on August 30, 2009,
Kristy said…
- Mmm must have been painful getting back on the bike, although the k's you do would be painful all the time for me!!
Nicky would have appreciated you looking after her and also admitting how hard it is, us women love that!
It has been raining A LOT, but as you say, well needed, it's the wind that isn't pleasant, it has been pretty constant for over a week, makes people pretty grumpy!
Glad all is good with you. x
- At 8:46pm on August 28, 2009,
Kristy said…
- Hey Andy, hope Nicky is feeling better and you have also recovered from your trying time as "mum"! Well done you! x
- At 8:28am on August 28, 2009,
Robyn said…
- BB....
I just converted 4.9 bs of yours.....VERY good!
Have a great weekend and stay Comm and BB!!
- At 4:23pm on August 27, 2009,
Christina said…
- At 4:10pm on August 7, 2009,
Robyn said…
- BBCom,
Smart man
Smooth
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