Archive for May 21st, 2006

Temporary basal rates during exercise

Sunday, May 21st, 2006

A couple people have asked me why I reduce the basal rate on my insulin pump when I exercise.
I thought I better write a few paragraphs on the subject to help clarify.
A basal rate is the amount of insulin delivered during a single day (see also this definition). With my basal rates […]

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May 21: Madison to Winterville, Georgia

Sunday, May 21st, 2006

I only rode 40 miles today. It was to Winterville, a small town about five miles northeast of Athens, Georgia. I kind of felt like the previous three rides — all 80+ miles — left me a bit tired. One rest day didn’t seem enough, but I’m also feeling some pressure to […]

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