sudden drop in blood sugar (caused by an insulin rush) which will leave you knackered and affect your performance. – Nimble TurnkeyFor an immediate boost, reach for something sugaryI take a lump of fondant icing with me on long runs - I prefer

eventually form glucose, which is then transported around the body via the blood and taken into the cells, where it is converted into energy.The amount of glucose used by the body is controlled by the hormone insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas gland

, just a have a couple of fig rolls or Jaffa Cakes. Happy snacking.Q. I am an insulin-dependent diabetic with a place in this year's London Marathon. Although I have run marathons previously, this will be my first as an insulin-dependent. I currently rely

and often maintains higher blood glucose and insulin concentrations, which lets your muscles absorb more energy. The rest of SundayPut your feet up – literally! Elevating your legs for at least an hour will help the Body to start flushing the damage from

-sugar levels, which in turn can boost metabolism. Chromium works with insulin to metabolise fats and carbohydrates. A chromium deficiency can cause blood-sugar levels to soar (not good) and fat and carbohydrate metabolism to plummet (double not good). Given all

because it causes the body to step up its production of insulin, which in turn blocks hormones that control appetite. So the food you eat is quickly stored as fat - and still, you're always hungry. THE GET-LEAN FIXEat mostly whole foods that are part

in carbonated drinks cause a release of insulin into your bloodstream, which makes fat cells more prone to storing fat. So, by the time the burger and fries get to those cells, the door is wide open, and they come right in.2. Man cannot live by carbs alone