Activity and Exercise
Being active is an excellent way to stay healthy. When you have diabetes, activity can be especially beneficial, but it has to be done with an emphasis on safety. This section provides general guidelines for activity and exercise; however, you should always ask your medical provider for specific recommendations for your personal activity and exercise regiment.
This section includes:
- Benefits of exercise:
Explanations of why exercise is good for you - Exercise principles:
General considerations for safe activity - Exercise and blood sugar:
Explanations of how activity/exercise will change your blood sugar - Exercise guidelines:
How to prevent low blood sugars when treated with either pills that increase insulin secretion or insulin