I dont know what it was, high or low but it was weird, in high school I was in the middle of a Bball game and I got from one end of the court to the other without and recolection of doing it
My years of aggressive sports have passed, but just like a number of the posts here, yes, it would happen to me.
Probably the most memorable instance of a low, was during a day of rock climbing in North Conway NH. I was young, maybe 14-15, and the lead climber got stuck. We were almost 100+ feet from the top, with a 2 mile hike down. The low started, and I was getting a bit nervous inside. Blood Meters were only available at the Dr's office at this point. Things declined pretty rapidly. My cousin, pulling the lead called up to the top, and asked that a rope be dropped. I managed to climb to the top with assistance, Things got progressivly worse during the hike down. Numerous trips and falls. Plus, I had to help carry the equipment. Finally reached the van, dropped everything and chugged the favorite at that time "COKE SYRUP" and "CHUCKLES" yummy. My friends all new I was a diabetic, but they still had a hard time accepting the fact that I needed assistance while up on Cathridral Ledge. "The Pine Tree Crack"
Things sure have changed, and atheletes have better managment tools today to monitor whats happening during excercise.
AS AN ATHELET WHAN i WAS IN MY YOUTH, PLAYING SPORTS. i WAS VERY DETERMINED TO NOT ALLOW DIABETES TO SLOW ME DOWN. To all you current atheletes. Keep it up!!
Jedski
Type 1 since 1966
Pumping since 2000
CGM Since 2009
Accepting Those Things I Cannot Change 1 Day At A Time
I'm an 18 year old swimmer, rower, and water polo player who is also a type 1 diabetic, so I've definitely had my fair share of lows during sports practice. I think the best way to cope with lows during work outs or practices is to really listen to your body. If you push yourself too fair, that may be the last time you push yourself, if you know what I mean. Check your sugar frequently, and pay attention to what you eat before you exercise and how much insulin you've taken (and when you've taken it - you don't want a lot of insulin circulating in your blood while you're exercising. That could be disastrous).
Hang in there. Type 1 diabetic athletes are some of the toughest athletes and people in the world.
2 wks ago i did at baseball practice
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