# DN’s Running and Other Mishaps Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Sports & Exercise\ **Created:** [July 5, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dn-s-running-and-other-mishaps-thread/4398 "2018-07-05T23:53:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 648
**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:** [December 16, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dn-s-running-and-other-mishaps-thread/4398/648 "2018-12-16T19:21:59Z")
> [@Nickyghaleb](#): > > Not only do I spike, but I think these might be the runs where I spike and then continue to rise all throughout. Is that possible? Yes. Your body is insulin sensitive when running, but once you get above a certain BG, a lot of that goes out the window, as your body responds to the stress of the high BG and you become more insulin resistant. It is the same reason it is harder to correct a 300 than a 150! There is never a good reason to purposefully go high or spike before exercising, unless it is an exercise that does not allow you to eat while doing it. Like swimming. > [@Nickyghaleb](#): > > I also _love_ the _Transcend_ glucose gel. It is a lot like sucking down dental fluoride in the middle of my run, but it’s better than trying to not choke on chalky tabs. Are there other alternatives?? You can try the GU’s like I sent you with your Christmas present. Or try Huma Gels. The Huma Gels are really really my favorite, of all the running gels I have ever tried. > **[Hüma Gel - 100% All-Natural, Real-Food Energy Gels](https://humagel.com/)** > > Hüma Gel is a stomach-friendly, great-tasting energy gel based on powdered chia seeds. It fuels your endurance adventures. Enjoy your gel! Get some Huma Gels! Lots of different flavors, and some of them have caffeine! > [@Nickyghaleb](#): > > I was thinking just that. I could start next Saturday as I know I can run in the morning, and I know it’s a longer run. Good, try the lowering Levemir and see how it works for you. And compensate by not taking as many carbs throughout, but just taking a few as you feel that you might be needing them. > [@Nickyghaleb](#): > > I had never done this before meeting you. Exercise lowers my blood sugar, and I’ve never thought to do insulin on top of it. When you had me suspend my pump prior to starting, I began to have an idea just how much to try to cover after resuming again. Remember this thought we’ve discussed before - there are two things you need for muscle glycogen replenishment, carbs and insulin. Either one alone does not do it. I take a lot of insulin after I run because I have had a suspended pump for a while. If you are on Levemir, you don’t need as much insulin, but you will still need some to allow those carbs to be used when you are finished. > [@Nickyghaleb](#): > > I used to be afraid of lows, and now I’m averse to those highs. Dark side! ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/0/03382e355ebb48fc190e044cd2426c750f4eef32.png) > [@Nickyghaleb](#): > > That was just silly. I know better. 🤦‍♀️ It’s all good. Suffering is an extraordinary teacher. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dn-s-running-and-other-mishaps-thread/4398)._