May 6, 2009 by Bob Avritt
Since I began using Apidra as part of my diabetes treatment and training regimen I have seen seemingly remarkable improvements in my performance on the bike. I now have a tool to actively manage my blood glucose levels, rather than the passive management most type 2s have. Before beginning Apidra, I managed my blood glucose levels passively with radical carbohydrate restrictions and aerobic endurance cycling.
This combination worked well in helping me achieve my goals of the time period. Weight loss, and good blood glucose control. I was able to train and complete every endurance ride I entered. Not fast mind you. Without a way to actively manage my blood glucose levels, I was not able to fuel my body effectively to maintain speeds over 15MPH for any length of time. I cycling terms, I had no legs. When in reality, I had no fuel for my legs. The additional fact that my body's insulin resistance meant that what fuel I had on board was not getting into my muscles where it could do its job.
My first serious training ride with my Club Hypoxia bike club friends included a HooDoo finisher and record setter, a local crit racer, and a few other accomplished cyclists. I had never been able to keep up with these guys in the 2 years previous. This first ride with Apidra on board was amazing. We averaged 19MPH over the first 10 miles in a brutal head-cross wind. I was able to hang with the guys in this speed range for the first time since I began riding with them. What an amazing feeling.
I now "preach the good word." That word? Apidra! It has empowered me to greater control, which has empowered me to improve myself and those who look to me as an example. An inspiration.
Insulin is NOT to be feared. I chose it over oral agents because I can actively manage my blood glucose levels vs. the passive management with oral agents.
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