On my last few runs I have set the basal rate on my pump  at 45% (down from 50%). Although I haven’t had any real lows lately, I have felt that this is not low enough and that I am always in danger of hypoglycemia. I have also been feeling like I am using energy gels too often in order to keep my blood sugar under control (and not to supply my body with carbohydrates).

Yesterday, I had a easy pace 8 mile run planned. The run started off fine...

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