#46 Mastering Running As A Type 1 Diabetic The Diabuddies -Holistic Diabetes Management and Functional Medicine

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett go through everything you should know, think about, and do to successfully be a runner as a T1D (type 1 diabetic).
 
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Topics Discussed:
- Fear of Running as a Type 1 Diabetic- Preparation: Carrying sugar, tester, phone, etc- Start Slow and check your blood sugar often (Get Data!)- Don't be afraid to stop- False High Blood Sugars (sugar on the finger)- Signs of low blood sugar while running- Checking Blood Sugar while running or CGM- Rewards/Benefits of running- What happens to your blood sugar during the running- Strategies for managing your blood sugar before, during, and after the run (short, mid, and long-distance runs)- Running with severe high blood sugar- Different correction factors for severe highs vs moderately high blood sugar- How to track and utilize data to better manage your blood sugar, especially for longer runs (Dr. Garrett gives a real-life example)- How stress and sleep affects your blood sugar differently during a run- How the time of day affects your blood sugar during a run