hypoglycemia

[Becky]

I don't have hypoglycemia, but I am diabetic (I wear an insulin pump) and I have to take in carbs to stay level during any ride longer than maybe 15-20 minutes, even when I reduce how much insulin I am getting... if I don't I will go low, and very severely.

Same here-diabetic with an insulin pump. I drink Vitalyte (10 g carbs per 8 oz.) and use Clif Shot Bloks periodically throughout the ride. Because they're bite-size, I can really fine-tune my carb intake. I try to carry some solid food too, something with a little fat and protein to make it more filling.

Fine-tuning my insulin pump and taking into account any active insulin given for meals really makes a big difference too, but that's more than anyone wants to know and I don't want to put y'all to sleep