I have only soloed once. I'd like to try it again sometime.
Since the one time I went nearly 17 years ago I have been diagnosed with diabetes.
I'm not on insulin yet. It's controlled with diet, exercise & oral meds.
But I wonder about being totally alone and my sugar getting out of whack with no one around to notice or assist.

Are any of you soloist diabetic? And if so how do you handle it.

I also provided my answer to your question under the Listening Point topic.

Because of the increased physical activity of a trip, I was mostly concerned with keeping my blood sugar levels from falling to low or falling too rapidly. I generally cut back some on my meds.

I ate several more times a day on a trip. I'd have a regular breakfast, a snack in mid morning, lunch, another snack in mid afternoon, supper and an evening snack. Lots of snack bars. Try to eat on a regular scheduled basis.

The thing that gets you in trouble is when your blood sugar plummets. It's very easy to have an adverse reaction and extreme fatigue with a "normal" blood sugar, if it falls too quickly. That's why I had small meals, but more of them during the day.

It's also important to stay well hydrated because the Metformin or Glucophage will cause dehydration.

More frequent tests? Set a wristwatch alarm and abide by it? So many variables...wind, sun, temp, humidity, type of food, etc. to mess with things.

Can ketoacidosis occur with your diabetes type? This alone would cause me to think hard about a solo. There is no self rescue if you get past a certain point.

quote Exo: "More frequent tests? Set a wristwatch alarm and abide by it? So many variables...wind, sun, temp, humidity, type of food, etc. to mess with things.


Can ketoacidosis occur with your diabetes type? This alone would cause me to think hard about a solo. There is no self rescue if you get past a certain point."

Ketoacidosis isn't common in type 2 diabetics. As a type 2 diabetic, I've always had more problems with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), particularly when I am doing some activities that are more strenuous then my normal daily routine. That is why I test more often while tripping, keep myself well hydrated and don't "push the envelope."

Hypoglycemia can be a very serious issue as well and can be serious in some type 2 diabetics. Some people get real goofy when their blood sugar gets low and can make really stupid decisions and/or not be able to function.

I would not discourage anyone from trying to lead a normal life but it's important that they "learn" their body real well.