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Type 1 Diabetes and Parkour
« on: March 14, 2012, 03:07:49 PM »
So I kind of wanted to post this thread to get some discussion going regarding individuals with Type 1 Diabetes who train and are involved in parkour.  Being a Type 1 Diabetic for almost eleven years now, I sometimes find it challenging to maintain the level of diet and workout program associated with parkour while also keeping my blood sugars at safe levels.  Input? Questions? Comments?  Below  ;D

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Re: Type 1 Diabetes and Parkour
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2012, 02:38:40 PM »
What do you eat?
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Re: Type 1 Diabetes and Parkour
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 04:34:18 PM »
In short.  Lots.  The long version is that I eat a lot more protein compared to the amount of carbs I eat.  But I still eat a lot of carbs.  My blood sugar usually runs anwhere from 90-135.  Before I do a workout that I know is going to be particularly intense, I try to raise it to about 160, because if I don't, I'll have a hypoglycemic episode.  My breakfasts usually consist of 3-4 eggs, a bowl of oatmeal, a serving of fruit (usually grapes or kiwi), and if I'm really hungry, some turkey bacon.  Halfway between breakfast and lunch (brunch, i suppose) I normally have a chef salad (lettuce, cucumbers, baby spinach, ham, turkey, hardboiled eggs.  Lunch is variable normally something with chicken and pasta (most of my workouts, due to my work/sleep schedule are between 2 and 4 in the afternoon).  Again dinner is variable, although I like to usually have something with beef.  I eat healthy, the problem is finding foods that won't spike my blood sugar, but will also keep it at a safe level throughout an intense workout.

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Re: Type 1 Diabetes and Parkour
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2012, 04:44:14 AM »
This topic is not limited solely to Parkour, but health and fitness in general
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Re: Type 1 Diabetes and Parkour
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2012, 08:57:45 AM »
Not to be a broken record, but have you looked into the paleo diet?
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Re: Type 1 Diabetes and Parkour
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2012, 07:04:19 PM »
hey there! ive had type 1 for a while.... maby 10 years i have no idea lol, anyway. Ive been doing parkour for 2 years and have no problems w/ diab. I was not always but now have been on the slow carb diet for about 3/4 a year and its GREAT, A1C is 6.6 no lows no highs if i am true to myself and the diet, very stable except for the 1 splurge day involved in the diet but it is manageable as long as you pre bolus/inject. I am by Washington dc atm so if anyone is in the area PLEASE message me as i am knew and looking for people to train with here. If anyone has any questions about the diet or diabetes please send them my way :) glad to help.