Nicky mum to chloe

[Nicky Launder]

Hi my name is Nicky mum to Chloe who was diagnosed two years ago with type 1. We are from South Africa which is not as jacked as the UK when it comes to support and info. Chloe is very good at sport especially swimming and hockey so hopeing to get to know other mums who have sporty kids. She does a lot of training so sometimes battle with levels going from low to high and then low just after supper.

 

[Cleo]

Hi nicky
I am not a parent but just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forum. there are loads of mums and dads on here who im sure will be able to share their words of wisdom with you 🙂

C x

 

[Nicky Launder]

Hi Cleo
Thanks for reply am hopeing to get some ideas from mums that have really competitive children and can relate to what I am going through. Chloe was diagnosed when she was 8 started competitive sport (swimming, hockey and cross country) when she was 6 she is now 10, she has coped very well with injections, diet (carbo counting) etc but gets very frustrated when her sugar levels go to high or low during races and training it is such an overwhelming thing as I try my best to get the levels right.

 

[delb t]

Hi Nicky my son has been dignosed for nearly 2 yrs and we are still getting our heads around sport!- he is 17 and although does not compete he plays alot of footy and runs.What do you do now for the sport?.The thing is what works for one doesnt for another!.What we do for say a football match is eat 2 hrs before - reduce that meal's dose by 30/35% test before and top up if needed before match. lucozade sport during match.snack with half a dose after match [ started this recently as our team suggested it.] then a slice of bread/ cheese/ few almonds before bed.Running seems easier and less problematic-dont know why and he completed his first half marathon in oct.There is a book called the Diabetic athletes handbook- by Sheri R Colberg which might be worth a read. welcome again

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I've also seen the Diabetic Athletes Handbook recommended. As is www.runsweet.com which is a mine of information about managing BG in various sporting disciplines.

My experience is (I think) fairly classic. Cardio reduces my BG and increases sensitivity to circulating insulin so for things like running/tennis I tend to eat/snack beforehand and reduce the bolus to about 80% of normal. On a pump I can also reduce basal for an hour beforehand and during to something like 10-30% of the dose it would normally be (ie almost nothing)

Very high levels of exertion/anaerobic exercise (sprints/heavy weights) tend to raise my BG as the liver/muscles release stored glucose.

As Delbt says, the frustrating thing os that everyone is slightly different and while general principles might apply... you need to chuck a bunch of test strips at it to work out what happens in your daughter's case, and which strategies work for her (well most of the time anyway!).

Good luck 🙂

 

[Bloden]

Hiya nicky!

Hiya. It's Sol here. So glad you decided to give this a go! Have a look at all the different sections. I'm sure you'll find the help you need. Xxx