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Changing Insulin needs with Exercise
One of my friends just asked me how I am adjusting my meds with my vigorous exercise. It's been a learning process as my exercise has gone from almost zero (weekend warrior about 2 weekends a month) to exercising an hour or more every day. Please follow up on this thread with questions and suggestions on what has worked…
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Intermediate Challenge
I'm inspired by the Beginners Challenge but I'm no longer a beginner. I logged 270 miles in April. So I"m starting an Intermediate Challenge for more active MFPals. Increase your mileage from last month by 10%. Tell use 3 things: 1. How much you did in April 2. Your goal for in May 3. Progress so far. Mention all three in…
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Creating a Type 1 Diabetic Team
I posted this on Introductions message board then discovered this group, so I'm re-posting it here. Hello, I want to meet other other Fitness Pal members who are Type 1 Diabetic, preferably pump users, for mutual support and accountability. We can support and encourage each other and have fun laughing at the things we have…
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Fitness Apps on the iPhone
I've been trying a bunch of different iPhone apps to see which I like the best and which work best with sharing data between websites. When one of my MFPals asked, I wrote a long email describing what I learned. I'm throwing this out to the larger community to see if there's more to know. First, start with MFP. It's the…
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Last 2 wks of C25K, then first 5K
I just did C25K W7D2 (20 minutes continuous run) and feel I'm in the final stages of training for my first actual 5K race in about 10 days (Mar 30, Marin Marathon in San Rafael, CA USA). I have a couple of questions for you folks who have actually done a 5K race. 1. How soon after completing the program did you do your…
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What digital tools are you using?
I would like to hear what others are using for recording exercise, food and insulin and how easy or useful is it for managing your diabetes. It's a given that most of us are using MFP. I also use FitBit every day and DigiFit with a Heart Rate Monitor for exercise. All of these are linked and share data to some degree. I've…
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Working towards first 5k Event
I just discovered this group. I'm working week 6 of the C25K and looking forward to my first 5k event on March 30, the Marin County Half Marathon, 10k & 5k. I'll be running the 5k, of course. So far so good with the program. The challenge it keeping it going during the occasional wet days. I've been able to take it inside…
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Creating a Type 1 Diabetic Team
Hello, I want to meet other other Fitness Pal members who are Type 1 Diabetic, preferably pump users, for mutual support and accountability. We can support and encourage each other and have fun laughing at the things we have in common.:tongue: Type 1 diabetics have challenges in weight loss that are different than other…
