Well, I was finally able to get out yesterday at about 6pm. The weather looked a bit shaky up until then. I had the news on, Internet weather and kept walking out and looking at the sky. Finally I said screw it!
I got my bike and myself ready and went out. The ride was great and I tried a new route which ended up being 29.4 miles, close enough to 30 for me!!! I felt great, like I could ride another 20 miles. However, I wrestled with my blood sugars for the ride. I was low when I started (BS 67) so I fueled up and about 9 miles in I went low again and had to stop in the valley for a Power Bar gel which is a solid 30g of carbs. Felt pretty good for the rest of the ride. when I got home my BS was 57 but I knew I was eating dinner so I was ok.
Checked again at 9 and my BS was 110 which is a-OK perfect as far as BS goes. I took my Lantus and had a small snack, the usual nighttime ritual. However as I was going to bed a little after 10 my BS was 41!!! Back to eating again. Sheesh! Being diabetic is tiring.
On a good note though HUGE cold front moving through bringing the temp and humidity down. 77 and sunny today!!! 40 miles here I come!!!
2 comments:
great job on the ride!
as for the BS, no pun intended, you do your best and sometimes the rest is out of your control, ya know?
I can definitely relate on the eating before bed thing. On the days when I run, it seems that no matter what I do, I am low before bed.
It seems stupid to complain about HAVING to eat, but it is so tiring (you put it well!).
The best is when I forget to check my blood sugar BEFORE brushing my teeth... then I get to eat something with fresh toothpaste flavor. Yum!
Kristin
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