Cycling UK Forum

Thanks for the replies
I am 20lbs overweight for my height and size, but am told not to worry as my body shape is better than expected.
On medication for high bp
On meds for mental health for last 30 years (thanks previous employer (not))
Various meds enable me know to be under control, except for sugar which averages between 12 to 14 which nobody is happy about.
I minimise obvious sugars, alcohol is a rarity and I don't smoke.
Prior riding is a standard porridge with nuts
During riding rarely do I stop when I do say 30 miles, and have 'bonked' hence I take chocolate and isotronic drinks.
After I return I restart on normal diabetic type meals, hence it can take me a full day to recover.

My main question is some form of dietary advice.
One other thing is that I play in a brass band and after a rehearsal and bike ride on the same day can wipe me out for a couple of days.
I consider myself fairly healthy, it's just my doctors practice doesn't seem to give me the advice I think I need

My first post so please be kind!
Being 68 I am relative to my age reasonably fit. I won't be racing in any shape or form but, I do like to try and do about 30 miles, a few times a week.
I have a Dawes galaxy touring bike which due to the onset of angina and a stent fitted I have electrified. I know I know it's just not done, but I need it to rebuild my confidence. It's a pedal assist, 5 settings, to which I get easily 80 miles prior to recharge.
Anyway, my problem in being type 2 is that of loading sufficient fuel for myself and then during the ride is my carry on acceptable with chock bars and isotonic drink, followed by what and what and how.much to eat on return.
My diabetic nurse doesn't understand my predicament. Usually after a ride it can take at least a day + to recover, and trying to limit my intake to minimise my sugar level.
I am hoping some other diabetics around my age group will understand and hopefully pass on some tips for there feeding regime.