Continuing with some tip for those riders with diabetes:
Remember to talk to your doctor about your cycling and any increase of activity!!
Check your blood sugar often during training and be prepared to modify your diet. Exercise can improve circulation and we know improved circulation can be very important to diabetics.
Be sure to check your feet after cycling for blisters and make sure you have good fitting cycling shoes. Your favorite bike shop can help ensure you have the right shoes.
Weight training is a good piece of the puzzle to add to your training. Good core strength will help you during your long rides. A few times a week is all you need, be sure to hit a wide range of muscle groups.
A study from Duke University found that intensive exercise can improve carbohydrate metabolism. This is good news for diabetics. What was also interesting about this study was that the improved insulin sensitivity seemed to last for several months after the participants stopped exercising. But I'm betting that you will feel so good you won't want to stop exercising!!
Always keep in mind that there are training resources to help you here at Tour de Cure.
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