Hypoglycemia???

[WindingRoad]

Sparky,

I too have hypoglycemia. I don't claim to know it all but I have recently discovered a very great new product. Lara Bars seem to work wonderfully for mid ride snack or post ride. They don't have any added sweeteners. Basically they are just fruit with nuts. It's cool because it's got the nuts in them to slow down the absorption of the fruit sugars and it will sustain me for a good 2 to 3 hours depending on if I'm riding/running or just studying. I tend to need to eat frequently but I hear that comes with the territory. Peanut butter has been a lifesaver for me too. I am a student and a cyclist so I ride to and from campus which is about 10 miles each way. I have been so busy at school that I didn't eat enough to 'get home' and had to bust out my emergency peanut butter sandwich. A total lifesaver. I encourage this. Make a simple peanut butter sandwich on a hearty type of bread (not white). This can make your whole world better. I don't know about you but I mutate into a whole other evil person when my blood sugar crashes. It can get ugly so I always try to have something on hand in case the 'evil one' decides to come out and snap someones head off Hope your doctors appointment gives you some insight too.

[OakLeaf]

I have been so busy at school that I didn't eat enough to 'get home' and had to bust out my emergency peanut butter sandwich. A total lifesaver.

Yes, that's a very good point. I forget the exact statistics, but your brain uses a phenomenal amount of glucose, and when you're sitting and thinking hard like you do in school or some types of work, your body doesn't respond by kicking up blood sugar levels the way it does when you're exerting yourself physically. Some of my worst blood sugar crashes have been in situations like that. It's made for a very, very unsafe trip home, particularly if I'm on the motorcycle.

Now that the season's getting ready to kick back up, thanks for the reminder to stash some fresh LaraBars or ProBars in my tank bag.

[polly4711]

I'm borderline hypoglycemic. I went through the testing, and my numbers weren't exactly as required for the circumstance, but the doc still warned me. Some of my favorite snacks to take on rides are animal crackers (the ones that are more of a cracker than a cookie)... fig newtons, and emeralds (it's a brand) breakfest blend of trailmix. I also fill up 2/3 of my water bottles with water and then the other bit wiht gatorade.....


good luck with everything!