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I'm not a doctor, and you should talk to a doctor or your diabetic nurse about this, but I do have type 2 myself. If you aren't taking medication, but trying to control your blood glucose with diet and exercise, my experience suggests that there isn't much chance that you'll have a significant problem with low blood sugar while riding. If you are taking medications, you should definitely talk to a medical professional about the possibility of getting hypo while exercising. My understanding as a layperson is that this still isn't very likely with most oral diabetes meds.
Cycling has been really helpful in controlling my diabetes, so I hope you have a similar experience. Good luck, and let us know how it goes.