Hi! My husband is Type 1 as well. Are you doing injections or using a pump?

He's had the pump now for two years, and it's working out very well. He adjusts the insulin rate depending on the ride he's doing.

So far we've observed: Long distances will likely result in low blood sugar if not managed. Short, race distances that are high demand and intensity significantly raise his blood sugar. This was a recent learning; totally unexpected. Of course, a long race with intermitent sprint points or a sprint finish can be a combination of 1 and 2.

I'd strongly reccomend (if you aren't already) tracking the ride, intensity, your blood sugars, and food/beverage intake in order to better understand how and why your body reacts. Have a mix of high & low glycemic snacks available for rides, depending on which you need.

Have you seen Team Type 1? He was so excited when he heard about them.