# Sports & Exercise **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-sports-exercise/12.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Sports & Exercise category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-sports-exercise-category/59)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-sports-exercise-category/59 "2017-03-20T03:13:37Z")
Healthy lifestyle needed by PWDs & embraced by Unlimiteds --- ## [Sasha Zverev, type 1 diabetic, wins US Open tennis tournament!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sasha-zverev-type-1-diabetic-wins-us-open-tennis-tournament/16358)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sasha-zverev-type-1-diabetic-wins-us-open-tennis-tournament/16358 "2026-09-20T08:31:50Z")
He is probably the most famous diabetic athlete in the world right now - and he’s sponsored by minimed! --- ## [Tom’s Big Day Out - Team Novo Nordisk ambassador Tom Kelsal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tom-s-big-day-out-team-novo-nordisk-ambassador-tom-kelsal/16322)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tom-s-big-day-out-team-novo-nordisk-ambassador-tom-kelsal/16322 "2026-08-31T18:28:53Z")
As a cyclist with Type 2 who uses Novolog I have been following Team Novo Nordisk for years. While it was exciting that 7/11 and the Post Office sponsored professional racing having a major insulin producers sponsor a di… --- ## [Just finished my summer bike trip - Cycle the Hudson Valley](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-finished-my-summer-bike-trip-cycle-the-hudson-valley/16278)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-finished-my-summer-bike-trip-cycle-the-hudson-valley/16278 "2026-08-12T20:07:29Z")
This is a a supported bike trip from Albany to Brooklyn in 5 days. Lots of camping. Pretty hard riding - gain of 8000 feet in elevation over the trip – mostly in first 3 days. It was fun - but hard. Here’s a link if … --- ## [SLAP tear experience?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slap-tear-experience/15183)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slap-tear-experience/15183 "2026-08-12T17:07:43Z")
I have a SLAP tear in my left shoulder, as diagnosed clinically and via MRI. For those that don’t know, that’s a form of labral tear. The joint is generally functional in that I can move it around for most daily activiti… --- ## [“The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley,“ Bobby Burns “To a Mouse”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-laid-schemes-o-mice-an-men-gang-aft-agley-bobby-burns-to-a-mouse/16099)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-laid-schemes-o-mice-an-men-gang-aft-agley-bobby-burns-to-a-mouse/16099 "2026-06-12T15:27:23Z")
For 36 years after being diagnosed with T2DM I have exercised regularly. It keep me medicine free for 10 years, but even with drugs and insulin, exercise is the mainstay of my therapy. Well I am finally well from a cold… --- ## [Zone 3+ and hyperglycemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zone-3-and-hyperglycemia/16065)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zone-3-and-hyperglycemia/16065 "2026-05-22T14:45:12Z")
I thought I would make a new thread. I did a short ride one my regular road bike. I did a warmup and down with 8 all out intervals in the middle. My starting was 133mg/dl I peaked at 190mg/dl. This is about normal for me… --- ## [Group ride on the new bike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/group-ride-on-the-new-bike/16036)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/group-ride-on-the-new-bike/16036 "2026-05-09T21:59:15Z")
I’ve had poor results using T:Slim exercise mode, but stationary cycling has dropped me approaching hypo in 30 minutes. Not wanting to have to stop and eat I tried it again. Worked a charm. 30.6 miles in 2 hours and 7 m… --- ## [1st real bicycle ride since my wife’s stroke and death](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-real-bicycle-ride-since-my-wife-s-stroke-and-death/15951)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-real-bicycle-ride-since-my-wife-s-stroke-and-death/15951 "2026-05-06T20:55:46Z")
Exercise, especially bicycling has been number one in managing BG in the 36 years since being diagnosed as T2DM. There are a lot of stress relieving activities, for me, being out on my bike is the best. I have been cycl… --- ## [Riding in virtual fictional Japan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/riding-in-virtual-fictional-japan/15898)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/riding-in-virtual-fictional-japan/15898 "2026-02-27T01:37:43Z")
Well, I did a 31 minute ride in the bedroom. Should I hang the socks on it so it looks like a lot of exercise machines bought in December​:rofl: --- ## [Year end cycling log](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/year-end-cycling-log/15716)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/year-end-cycling-log/15716 "2026-01-03T16:03:31Z")
I’ve mostly been indoor stationary riding. While it’s not as good as riding on the road for mental wellbeing it is helpful. It also helps to stabilize blood glucose levels. I logged 2,035 miles in 2025 well behind 2024. … --- ## [A primer on steel bicycles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-steel-bicycles/14787)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-steel-bicycles/14787 "2025-11-25T04:10:41Z")
There has bee a lively and fun discussion on The best 24 hours in several months - #20 by Marie About childhood memories of bicycles. One of the things is that our bikes were quite heavy. The reason for the weight is t… --- ## [My 2025 bike ride - C&O Canal + Great Allegheny passage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-2025-bike-ride-c-o-canal-great-allegheny-passage/15435)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-2025-bike-ride-c-o-canal-great-allegheny-passage/15435 "2025-09-18T02:18:39Z")
I try to do one longer bike ride every year - preferably one that I can take starting on the bike from my house outside of Boston. This year I’m going to start out on my bike, and take a train down to DC, go to Pittsbur… --- ## [Exercise 1-2 hours after meal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-1-2-hours-after-meal/15434)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-1-2-hours-after-meal/15434 "2025-09-04T14:07:15Z")
Hi folks, do you have any strategies dealing with exercise one to two hours after a meal? In my experience this is one of the hardest challenges of type 1 diabetes. The typical situation for me would be that I need to go… --- ## [Healthy lifestyle-based approaches for successful vascular aging](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/healthy-lifestyle-based-approaches-for-successful-vascular-aging/15429)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/healthy-lifestyle-based-approaches-for-successful-vascular-aging/15429 "2025-08-31T10:03:47Z")
Warning: This post is long! I’m looking for advice on the best supplement to improve vascular age. I’ve tentatively decided that curcumin may be the way to go, but discovered there are many supplement versions out the… --- ## [Looking for tips to help with “spontaneous” activities](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-tips-to-help-with-spontaneous-activities/15201)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-tips-to-help-with-spontaneous-activities/15201 "2025-04-26T00:36:15Z")
One thing that gives me a lot of trouble is participating in unplanned activities—like taking a walk or bike ride with a friend—when I still have meal-time insulin on board. There are times I though I’d compensated well … --- ## [Plain yellow mustard stops muscle cramps NOW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/plain-yellow-mustard-stops-muscle-cramps-now/15154)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/plain-yellow-mustard-stops-muscle-cramps-now/15154 "2025-03-05T18:19:03Z")
I don’t think there is a scientific explanation. It seems I remember something to do with the Vagus nerve, but no one has done a proper study. It will not prevent cramps, but take in the mouth it will stop them right no… --- ## [Glucose metabolism](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-metabolism/14922)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-metabolism/14922 "2024-10-02T19:29:58Z")
I looked up some more information on glucose metabolism after reading @Eric’s reply to @arnolfo after he experienced an intense period of low BG after activity. :muscle:t3: --- ## [So we have Paralympic diabetics- Novo Nordisk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-we-have-paralympic-diabetics-novo-nordisk/14898)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-we-have-paralympic-diabetics-novo-nordisk/14898 "2024-09-16T18:11:03Z")
https://mailchi.mp/teamnovonordisk/join-team-novo-nordisk-in-the-5kada-virtual-challenge-5254453?e=60421693d7 --- ## [Virtual Tour de Cure bike ride](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/virtual-tour-de-cure-bike-ride/14768)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/virtual-tour-de-cure-bike-ride/14768 "2024-09-14T15:19:10Z")
Virtual is probably the wrong word. This ride can be done anywhere. The closest TdC to me died of Covid as did other charity rides, walks and runs. I found that I can do the event here. It won’t be as fun as I won’t get… --- ## [Half marathon in 2024!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/half-marathon-in-2024/14168)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/half-marathon-in-2024/14168 "2024-08-27T16:05:32Z")
After successfully completing a couple of 5ks and a 10k this year, I received an email about a race series next summer - it’s 10k, 5k, 6k, and half marathon races, adding up to a marathon. I signed up :flushed: I found … --- ## [T1 Diabetic is a national league all star pitcher - Mason Miller](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-diabetic-is-a-national-league-all-star-pitcher-mason-miller/14796)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-diabetic-is-a-national-league-all-star-pitcher-mason-miller/14796 "2024-08-13T14:31:08Z")
Pretty cool to see this guy pitching a fastball at 102 mph and to hear the back story. Let me see if i can find it … Mason Miller (’20) selected to MLB All-Star game - Waynesburg University Athletics, The part that wa… --- ## [1st outdoor ride in a while](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-outdoor-ride-in-a-while/14708)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-outdoor-ride-in-a-while/14708 "2024-07-20T18:13:53Z")
Lots to do when riding outdoors. I left my water bottle (bidon) at home so I stopped at my cousin’s store. She took this pic. Note the empty bottle cage.:grimacing: Good ride got in a bit of gravel, I mean this is a … --- ## [3 months after surgery less insulin sensitive](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-months-after-surgery-less-insulin-sensitive/14674)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-months-after-surgery-less-insulin-sensitive/14674 "2024-06-03T13:37:06Z")
For 3 months I’ve been eating lots and pumping lots, but BG was not awful. Then I experience big rises that don’t respond well to corrections. Spending 30 minutes on the stationary bike will bring it down but then it cli… --- ## [Pandamania 10k Training Log](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pandamania-10k-training-log/14467)
**Author:** [@panda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/panda)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pandamania-10k-training-log/14467 "2024-05-07T04:18:35Z")
Run #1: 03/02/2024 : 22 Days to Go Distance: 6.0 miles Run Time: 1:12:19 or 72:19 RPE: ~6/10 Location: Treadmill Surface: Treadmill Shoe: Hoka Bondi 8 Start Time: 09:27 PST Start BG: ~130 End BG: ~110 Notes: fa… --- ## [Full body workout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/full-body-workout/14623)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/full-body-workout/14623 "2024-05-04T00:02:53Z")
Had a great workout with my personal trainer in my outdoor gym. Not deterred by the beady eyes of the buzzard watching or the rumbles of thunder. Got a full hour, hitting most every muscle group. --- ## [GETTING BACK INTO THE POOL (after 2 years away)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-back-into-the-pool-after-2-years-away/12729)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 488\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-back-into-the-pool-after-2-years-away/12729 "2024-04-24T02:48:40Z")
SLOWLY LEARNING HOW TO SWIM AGAIN: First off, I want to thank (again) the wonderful members of our FUD community for contributing to the financial obligations for a YEARS membership to my local YMCA pool. And in case y… --- ## [Slomo on the bike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slomo-on-the-bike/14488)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slomo-on-the-bike/14488 "2024-03-10T02:50:53Z")
1st ride post surgery. No ill effects but my legs are really out of condition. I did a bit over 9 miles, half with my friends and the rest solo bucking the headwind on the way back. It felt really good to be back on the… --- ## [How to Do the Outdoors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-do-the-outdoors/14417)
**Author:** [@panda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/panda)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-do-the-outdoors/14417 "2024-03-03T01:34:32Z")
tl;dr newly diagnosed and looking to keep doing my sports and hobbies!!! long version: before my husband died in 2021 (the air force widowed me young), my husband and i were a 2-person high altitude technical climbing a… --- ## [Mileage increased since release from hospital](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mileage-increased-since-release-from-hospital/14436)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mileage-increased-since-release-from-hospital/14436 "2024-02-26T14:18:19Z")
I’ve been walking most everyday since I was released. It’s encouraged and I like to walk. My first walks were about 0.8 miles increased over time to a bit over a mile. Yesterday and today I did about 2.4 miles. While I’d… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-sports-exercise/12.md?page=1)