Diabetes
- Thread starter towser
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No first-hand experience of this, Towser... but the thread below might be of use if you haven't found it already
http://www.archeryinterchange.com/f12/diabetes-archery-19740/
http://www.archeryinterchange.com/f12/diabetes-archery-19740/
Jimbow
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As a type 2 as well, the eye and other effects of diabetes can be held at bay by good glucose control. That said its not easy, if we were good at dietry control we probobly would not be type 2. ( best way to control your type 2 is to eat less and exercise more). If your a field archer just remember to buy the best fitting and most comfortable boots you can to protect your feet on rough ground. If your on insulin it would be a good idea to tell a few people that you trust and always carry some food with you just in case of a hypo.
LineCutter
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More for type 1, but likely still useful: Home - Runsweet.com-Diabetes and Sport
Yew Selfbow
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Linecutter .. that's an excellent link ..Thank you. To all of you who follow the link, down load the powerpoint presentation. It's a little bit technical but the information is extremely valuable.
As has already been mentioned PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE look after your feet. I don't wish to scaremonger (Moderator Dave ... if this is in any way innapropriate please feel free to remove it) but diabetic foot ulceration is the leading cause of lower extremity amputation in the developed world. At any one time 15% of the diabetic population will experience a foot ulcer with footwear being a major causitave factor in up to 90% of cases. Mortality rates following lower extremity amputation is currently 50% within five years of amputation. If you need advice, find yourself a HPC registered Podiatrist specialising in Diabetes, they'll give you all the help and advice you need on how to minimise the risk of ulceration.
Mine's-A Pint
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Diabetes is one of these conditions that affects different people in different ways and the way it affects you will depend on your treatment and how good you are at controlling your blood sugar levels. Talk to your diabetes specialist (nurse or doctor) about your lifestyle and activity levels and how you can make your blood sugar control fit in with your life.
It's worth remembering that while achieving perfect blood sugar levels may increase your lifespan by a couple of years or so, it can also make life very difficult. So find a middle way that allows you to continue enjoying life and doing the things you do and don't let fear of foot and eye problems take over your life.
I've known quite a lot of people with type 2 diabetes, including my father and his sister, and I don't know anyone who has had foot or eye problems as a result. So just take care of yourself in a sensible way and keep shooting.
It's worth remembering that while achieving perfect blood sugar levels may increase your lifespan by a couple of years or so, it can also make life very difficult. So find a middle way that allows you to continue enjoying life and doing the things you do and don't let fear of foot and eye problems take over your life.
I've known quite a lot of people with type 2 diabetes, including my father and his sister, and I don't know anyone who has had foot or eye problems as a result. So just take care of yourself in a sensible way and keep shooting.
Jimbow
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There are far more complications of poor control and some what of OK control. ( neuropathy , kidney failuer, infections ect). The disease progresses it get worse over time, the better your control the longer the time you get. Its far more than a couple of years and these years are of better quality.
Erika
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Basically don't spike.I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, has anybody noticed any changes to their shooting i.e eye problems, energy levels etc, and if so how are you overcoming them.
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When i'm shooting a comp the best results are from low carb foods and low doses of insulin. if i go completely atkins i can make do on 1 injection a day and no variations in my blood sugar levels. It's great for shooting, but you're as dumb as a post so don't expect genius on those days.
If you are taking oral hypoglycemics you will need to watch your carb intake same as with insulin. If you are taking only metformin you are pretty safe. just don't eat high carb foods.
If you are purely diet controlled also stay off the carby foods etc
High bgls make you tired and anxious. Low bgls make you incompetent and not legal to drive let alone shoot. So blood test. A lot.