Keep a hypo treatment within reach of your pillow, especially after evening training.
Summary
Sleep with a hypo treatment right next to the bed. It sounds obvious, but it took me a few years to work out. It matters most if you train late with a team. The low that often follows exercise can hit overnight, and it’s more dangerous if you sleep alone. A handful of lollies within arm’s reach is a simple, safe strategy. What’s yours?
Insight
When I played rugby for London Division 1 club Wimbledon in the 1990s, I lived alone and training ran until 9.30pm or later. One night I skipped my meal and woke with a thumping heart, hot sweats and mind fog. I scrambled into the kitchen, banging and breaking things, to reach glucose that could have been beside the bed. It happened more than once, and it was avoidable. Load up next to the bed.
These Moves are drawn from lived experience and reflect my ‘Fitter for Having It’ approach.
They are not medical advice. Always consult qualified health professionals before adjusting your T1D plan.