“Diabetic question?”
I am a type 2 diabetic and play football and have tournaments once a month. They happen all day and find it hard to find right balance to keep energy up keep hydrated with water and eat a salad some fruit etc. I'm just wondering if there's any more advice on what can eat or drink to keep me from feeling fatigue and less energy.
Male | 38 years old
3 Answers
Endocrinology,DiabetesEndocrinology-Diabetes
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Glucose levels? Ha1c? Weight? Height? BP? Medications?
Glucose levels? Ha1c? Weight? Height? BP? Medications?
I recommend that you try making a drink with whey protein blueberries, and blackberries. You can use milk (whole better than skim in my opinion) and if refrigeration is available otherwise water. This should provide the protein and healthy carbohydrates needed to maintain your energy without increasing the glucose much during the tournament.
If you are having trouble with lows because of being on insulin or sulfonylurea drugs a Gatorade cube every 30-60 minutes should do it. If not on either drug protein snacks every 3-4 hours will cover without running you too high. Sometimes you can also alter your drug therapy in tournament days. Discuss this with your doctor. TJ
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