Originally Posted by
coasting
He is not a very active person and suggested riding with me because he wanted to get fit so I'm not sure if he himself knows what impact long exercise times would have on him. I think we should just go for a short ride so he can judge for himself what effects he feels and let him decide what he needs to take for food or medication as we increase distances.
Smart -- with anyone, diabetes or no, it's wise to let them learn their limits and accommodations gradually. Perhaps you can explain it to him in these terms if he feels you're being overprotective.