Diabetes and cycling.....

[Becky]

Me.

IMO, reduced basal rates and extra carbs are the way to go. For short rides, I'll just eat some extra carbs. For longer rides, I have to go to a 50% basal rate, starting 1 hour before the ride, and eat as needed. It's very much a trial and error process, but a worthwhile one.

I recommend two books: The Diabetic Athlete by Sheri Colberg and Pumping Isulin by John Walsh.

Feel free to PM me if you'd like.

ETA: Active bolus plays a huge role in how many carbs I need during a workout. The less insulin remaining from a bolus, the less I need to eat, and the less likely I am to go low. I try to time meals carefully with respect to my workouts, and it's made a big difference in how I feel and perform.