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Hey everyone. So I am a Type 1 diabetic (insulin dependent) and was wondering if there were any other diabetic hikers on the site. Just wanted to see if you had any advice for staying balanced on the trail, how to maintain a minimal diet while in the woods and still be okay. Ive always wondered what I would do if I were to be stranded alone in the wilderness, how my body would react, if there are ways to naturally combat high and low blood sugars, things like that. Thanks for any advice. I would say send me a message but I dont think the site supports PM's. Word, anyways, thanks again and i look forward to hearing from everyone, not just my glucose disabled borthers and sisters :) Later.
-Ben
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hey! i'm no diabetic:D dropping by to say welcome to the forums. just curious - do you still get to go on hiking trips even with your condition?
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I'm not a diabetic, but I do have asthma. Hiking and camping doesn't effect me all that much. I do move slower and have to take breaks and watch my activity. Most people under me, some don't. I was on a hunting trip a few months ago and some of the guys didn't understand and made it difficult on me. Basicly they made hunt closer to the trucks and I missed out on the good spots. I guess having a disorder sometimes helps other people show their ignorence. I don't see enjoying the outdoors is a problem no matter who you are. Life is to short to sit inside all day.
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 | Little Rock posted the following on Monday 14th January 2008
I'm not a diabetic, but I do have asthma. Hiking and camping doesn't effect me all that much. I do move slower and have to take breaks and watch my activity. Most people under me, some don't. I was on a hunting trip a few months ago and some of the guys didn't understand and made it difficult on me. Basicly they made hunt closer to the trucks and I missed out on the good spots. I guess having a disorder sometimes helps other people show their ignorence. I don't see enjoying the outdoors is a problem no matter who you are. Life is to short to sit inside all day. |  |
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good to know your asthma doesnt get in the way with you doing physical activities! just curious - have you ever had an attack while hiking?
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Nothing major, usually just alittle short of breath, nothing an inhaler won't cure. If I'm not fealing well I change my plans or just hike a shorter path. I have to be smart about it - not only to I put myself in danger but I could effect other I'm with.
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Live life as if were your last on planet earth, then wake up and go to work. Hell I guess thats what the weekend are for.
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Yeah, common sense is the key thing it seems. THats one thing I decided the day i was diagnosed, Ill control and maintain my condition to the best of my ability, Im willing to make sacrafices. But Ill never let my disease be a determining factor on how I live my life. Im not going to let something like that hold me back. It just takes being in tune with your body and learning when enough is enough.
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Amen Brother,
Life is to short to stay inside and hide from it all. I think no matter what disorder you have to take control of it, not the disorder controling you. We're still people and honestly who would no the difference if they didn't know. I honestly get tired of people looking at me different and treating me different. I'm in better shape than most of the people I hang out with - and there perfectly normal.
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Live life as if were your last on planet earth, then wake up and go to work. Hell I guess thats what the weekend are for.
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| Little Rock posted the following on Monday 14th January 2008
Nothing major, usually just alittle short of breath, nothing an inhaler won't cure. If I'm not fealing well I change my plans or just hike a shorter path. I have to be smart about it - not only to I put myself in danger but I could effect other I'm with. | |
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i know what you mean. it's one thing that your trip gets hassled by
whatever condition you have and it's another having other ppl's ruined
to take care of you. good to know you don't fall into anything major!
be safe always!
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Fly Rod
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I'm only Type-2 but I'm usually low during a trip unless the food is increased. Yes common sense is needed. Don't go all ultra light on us here. Take safety backups (Cell, fat first-aid kit, etc.) Most important don't try solo until you see how your body acts to the stress, temperatures and altitudes.
Do you have one of those "RESCUE PENS"? They are only useful if somebody is there to inject you.
Oh, and I agree with the others. Besides Diabetes, I have a heart condition and some other major stuff. You can hide in a steel vault underground and when your number is up... it's up. Live to the fullest or die trying. Some people never LIVE during their entire life. ($1 Million dollars says that I'm not the first to say that). Just live with common sense to maximize your fun.
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Are your dogs barkin' yet Mine are!
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| Fly Rod posted the following on Thursday 24th January 2008
...Don't go all ultra light on us here. Take safety backups (Cell, fat first-aid kit, etc.) Most important don't try solo until you see how your body acts to the stress, temperatures and altitudes. | |
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i was just wondering, Fly Rod, if you're diabetic, wouldn't it be burdensome to not go ultra light? just a thought.
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Morality has to do with killing or stealing from others but with adult choices,
I don't see it.
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Fly Rod
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Mostly, I just meant in Diabetic management gear. I didn't change my hiking style when I was diagnosed. Yes your right, lightening the load would have a positive affect; I have reduced the grams in my pack due to education from other hikers, but just for ease of movement. Living with diabetes is all about management. You can do anything a Non-Diabetic can do by just keeping on top of your blood sugars. It takes work but I consider it a fair trade to keep my gear preferences. Pretty good question for others to consider though. Plus the more I keep at it the more my health improves. Thanks for asking.
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I think you better consult a doctor. There are many hikers in the same situation like you and I believe like them, you could be able to conquer your diabetis and do things like everyone does.
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butcher
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don't hike alone.. and at the least inform your hiking mates what your condition is.. and inform them what they can do if something happens..
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