# Daisy Mae's swimming BG thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Sports & Exercise\ **Tags:** exercise, blood-sugar, swimming\ **Created:** [May 11, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daisy-maes-swimming-bg-thread/894 "2017-05-11T23:29:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1385
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daisy-maes-swimming-bg-thread/894/1385 "2018-04-18T20:22:00Z")
> [@daisymae](#): > > my yogurt is very soupy in texture . i can practically drink it, and it is a great source of both protein and carbs. why would you think that it is slow to digest? If it has a high fat content, it would slow it down. I make my Ovaltine and protein mix with 1% milk, just so the sugar is not slowed down! > [@daisymae](#): > > do you bother to pre-bolus for this? i wait half an hour after bolusing before i drink my shakes. i can spike pretty easily. just remember, you and i digest our food differently. Sure I understand we are not the same for insulin and all of that. I am not disconnecting for as long as you, which makes a difference too. If you are worried about a spike, I would suggest an IM shot when you are done swimming, to speed it up. I really think that would help you reduce the spikes. And more carbs will help reduce the crazy drops. I can run 15 miles and not drop after. Because I am sucking down a crazy amount of carbs. Do you remember this Easter thread I posted, of the carb equivalents for 15 miles? [easter-candy-carb-equivalencies/](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easter-candy-carb-equivalencies/3828) You have got to replace that fuel! Your body uses fat and glucose (in the form of muscle glycogen, blood sugar, and liver glycogen). The harder you are swimming, the higher the percentage your body is using the glucose forms for energy. If you swim 2 hours, you need to replace it! --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daisy-maes-swimming-bg-thread/894)._