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07/03/09 02:57 PM

"I have just been told I have pre-diabetes and I also race bicycles. What sports drinks are on the maket that I can use?"
Asked By: bike1064  
Category: Newly Diagnosed

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age 45yrs weight 178 height 5'10"

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07/07/09 07:27 PM

Dear bike1064, Sport drinks are not an essential part of exercising. Some of the perceived need is psychological, not physicological. There are some low or no calorie sports drinks on the market, if you insists on using them instead of plain ole water. Gaterade markets a product called G2. Some of the flavored waters are marketed for hydration. Fruit2O brand makes one of these which is a strawberry tangerine flavor. It is one of my personal favorites for a beverage. You can also make your own drink by adding a small amount of salt to any flavor of sugar-free drink or sugar free koolaid type beverage.
Answered By: Janice Fisher
Accreditations: RD, LD, PHD, CDE, BC-ADM
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07/24/09 03:25 PM

Powerade zero the best and has no sugar or carbs
Answered By: yolandarivas
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