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non-diabetic symptoms of hypoglycemia
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Even non diabetic (“normal”) people can experience high or low blood sugar from time to time. High intensity sports can bring on low blood sugar. A quick fix would be fruit juice. The liquid is quickly absorbed along with the carbs. For the long term, prevention is a better solution. This would be a good meal the evening before a meet and breakfast the morning of the meet. Having complex carbs and protein is longer lasting than simple sugars (such as a candy bar).
I worked in the kitchen during college and the track coach would bring the team in the evening before a meet for what he called “carb loading”. It was usually all you could eat spaghetti. Sometimes there was all you could eat pancakes. Not sure about that strategy now. It was a long time ago.
Another thing you could consider is asking your provider about hypoglycemia (next time you have a physical). It is the opposite condition of diabetes but oddly enough can have some similar symptoms.
I also don’t know what to say about the rib and joint pain. If you have a coach or personal trainer that would be a concern to bring to their attention (plus the blood sugar).
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@cehunt57 I've long distance biked for years with diabetes.
You haven't really mentioned your diet. That would be a good place to start.
I'd go for foods that digest more slowly, giving you longer "burn".
Whole grains are good. The added fibre reduces blood spikes and allows the body to process sugars in a less frenetic way. NO diet drinks, unless with Stevia or something.
Try to change any oils your are using out with organic coconut oil, or extra virgin olive oil.
No processed ANYTHING. That might be your problem, right there. Nuts and fruit...easy on the latter. LOTS of green leafy vegetables.
And BTW- as long as you're taking care of your nutrition and health, there's no such thing as overworking your body. I'm the 4th generation of athletes in my family. I rode my bicycle from England to Greece 3 times, with tent and sleeping bag and everything needed to survive (camping sauvage). You learn things when riding hundred and hundreds of kilometers over weeks.
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@cehunt57 there is a difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Looking those up would be a great place to start. If your doctor approves I would suggest keeping glucose tablets with you, they come in little plastic containers.