1 of 1
Story summary
- Researchers led by Michal Kulecki showed type-1 diabetics can complete a marathon as fast as non-diabetics.
- Ten diabetic runners finished 26.2 miles in about 228 minutes, compared with ten non-diabetics who finished in about 248 minutes.
- Only one diabetic experienced two hypoglycemic episodes despite starting blood glucose below 140 mg/dL.
- Researchers urged type-1 diabetics planning marathons to develop individualized glucose, carbohydrate and hydration plans with their doctors.
