Type II here, diagnosed summer of 2008, along with hypertension and high cholesterol. I've been using oral meds and this past November the doc starting talking about insulin. I guess that was the impetus I needed to get off my ass and do something. I cycled many years ago (late 80's) and raced for a while (early-mid 80's) before life, family, job, etc. pushed the bikes further into the garage and the needle on the scale further to the right side of the dial.

I bought a hybrid, got my old sport-tourer back on the road, and cashed in a bunch of Delta Skymiles for a CF Specialized Roubaix. Eight months later, my sugars are under much better control, I've lost about 20 pounds (with more to go), and I'm just in better shape. My last A1C (checked with the Bayer selfcheck unit last Monday) was 5.8.

For short (40 and under) rides I pretty much just stick with water, but on longer rides I'll usually end up drinking a Gatorade, along with a PB&J or Clif Bar.

It's great to hear from all of you, and to hear your success stories, and your stuggles.

Charles