Running!

[Wolf]

For me, there's nothing quite like running for "manually burning glucose."

I've been struggling with A1c for the last couple of years (couldn't get below 6.5) and also battling running injuries. Last winter I had plantar fascitis so I was unable to run. I spent a lot of time on the stationary bike and elliptical machine at the gym, along with weightlifting. I was working out at least 6 days a week. My A1c was a disappointing 7.1 in April.

The next day I made an appointment with the podiatrist and got custom orthotics and have been running since May. I'll run 20 miles per week, about 3-4 days per week. To keep my legs fresh, I also bike 2-3 days per week (about 25 miles). I've been doing this consistently and just recorded a 6.3 A1c. It's still not where I'd like to be, but it's a big improvement that I credit to running.

Now if I can just improve on my diet I think I can take it under 6.0.

[MCS]

Thats great, I had the dreaded, plantar fascitis, several years back, it was horrible, had to crawl to the bathroom in the middle of the night, couldn't stand on my feet at all. I am glad you are making head way, feel good?

[Wolf]

Thats great, I had the dreaded, plantar fascitis, several years back, it was horrible, had to crawl to the bathroom in the middle of the night, couldn't stand on my feet at all. I am glad you are making head way, feel good?

My plantar fascitis never got that bad, thankfully. But injuries are frustrating. Especially when you have D, and absolutely have to exercise. And like I mentioned, running is the thing that really takes care of the glucose for me. I love my orthotics!