Supplementation and diabetes: Jon Karro's experience

Jon Karro, Pro Program Triathlón 226ers, is the world's first diabetic to have completed 24 hours on a bike. His is a survival story, after being diagnosed with type1 diabetes, it was told that he would never make longer 20 -minute walks again.
Jon tells us why he uses sports supplementation and as he ended up choosing 226ers to improve his performance.
For a competition athlete in a discipline such as the long -distance triathlon, sports supplementation is fundamental, since it allows me Prepare my body for prolonged efforts, guarantee maximum performance and the best possible recovery. As a diabetic I have to be especially demanding with sports supplements, not only should they meet the objective for it (hydration, performance, recovery, ...) but also must do so with The minimum impact on my body. Throughout my sports career I have tried many brands And I have evaluated how each product affected my performance and at the same time at my glucose levels, checking if its consumption allowed me to maintain safe values. After many tests and comparative, in terms of efficacy and security I remain without a doubt with 226ers. Their Energy Drink They have one Low amount of glucose what avoids blood sugar peaks after taking them, while guaranteeing me A prolonged energy contribution In time thanks to the high complex carbohydrate content. With the Recovery Drink something similar happens, your Greater proportion of protein compared to products of other brands guarantee my recovery if need for a CExtra carbohydrate arga that could destabilize my levels.
Jon Karro is part of the Dt1 team, A team formed by athletes with type 1 diabetes, you can read Articles about sports nutrition and diabetes In his blog.




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