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	Ask Ginger Hey Ginger, I'm in a fueling/fitness conundrum. I'm currently running between 20-25 miles a week, swim laps 2 hours a week, and I do 2 hourlong spin classes a week. I've also gained 25 pounds since last summer. ACK! I'm frustrated, stuck, but more than all I'm looking for health advice geared towards a t1 athlete. Read more SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTIONS TO OUR EXPERTS! advertisement advertisement What's going on in diabetes? Diabetes & Alcohol: Part I - If You Choose to Drink Diabetes & Alcohol: Part II The Pressure Is On! Nick Jonas: Pop Star and Diabetes Advocate! Have a question? Ask it here! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER GREAT BLOGS!	Get advice, find support, and share your experiences Connect with Our Members Our member community is here to give and receive support. Read a journal, get inspired, share some advice and comment on other members' SharePosts! steffany4lyfe (profile) College posted 6/24, comments(2) My Diabulimia My name is Steffany. I am 16 years old and I live in the UK. I was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic when I was 8 months old. And that was when it all began. My diagnosis was not easy. Read more Anna (profile) College posted 6/23, comments(1) Post Workout Blood Sugars Good blood sugars are so important during training, but what about the other twenty three hours of the day? In my opinion, managing diabetes is actually most frustrating in the hour or two following an intense workout. Read more Ginger Vieira (profile) Type 1 for 10 years. Personal Trainer, Yoga Instruc., Powerlifter Over 18 posted 6/22, comments(0) Understanding your A1C reading with your eAG: Estimated Average Glucose Every three to six months we have our A1C measured…but what does that number really mean? You know it’s a measure of your average blood sugar reading, but when was the last time your blood glucose monitor gave you a percentage? Read more Help others by sharing your experience, insight, and inspiration. Keep a daily journal, share a moving moment, or give a tip that helps someone get through the day.

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