Hike Your First 5 Miles
A book for people with diabetes who want to get back on a trail. Not a summit story. A plan for the first five miles, written by someone with nearly 40 years of Type 1 who still has to plan every hike.
Who it’s for
- You have Type 1 or Type 2 and haven’t hiked in years, or ever
- You’re over 50 and want to start moving again without guessing
- You’ve had a low on a trail and it scared you off
- You love someone with diabetes and want to hike with them
Who it isn’t for
- Anyone looking for an insulin dosing plan. Your care team writes that, not a book.
- Experienced mountaineers. This is the on-ramp.
What it covers
- Starting from where you are, including the talk with your doctor
- What happens to blood sugar when you walk uphill, and why
- Food and low treatments that fit in a pocket
- Gear that matters and gear you can skip
- Building from one mile to five without wrecking yourself
The medical content will be reviewed by a professional before the book is published.
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Alpine Diabetes shares personal experience, not medical advice. Talk with your care team before you change how you handle insulin, food, or exercise.