Exercises & Diabetes
Tips & Precautions For Exercises For Diabetics
If you are a diabetic, exercise will help greatly in controlling
your blood sugar levels. Not only that, if you are overweight
or obese and diabetic, exercise will also help you lose weight
and improve your condition of diabetes.
Being a diabetic also means you need to exercise extra precautions
and considerations before you begin any exercise routine.
It is better than you ask for your doctor’s approval
to prevent risk and injuries. And once you have begun, you
always need to be aware of the risks involved.
Always wait before your exercise if your blood glucose level
is too low or high because you can do more damage than good
if you do not. It is particularly dangerous if your blood
sugar is on the low side and you start to exercise.
This is because the physical action can cause your blood
sugar to drop even further and when it happens it is a critical
and emergency situation. As a precaution, if you are working
out at a gym then it is better for you to inform the staff
about your condition
and have emergency instructions and numbers to call.
However, if you walk or run on your own alone, then you need
to keep identification on you that advises you are diabetic
along with contact phone numbers, a snack, as well as instructions.
If you need to know other tips on exercising with diabetes,
you can follow the same guidelines that make sense for everyone
else. Always do some stretching before exercising, and, make
it a habit to drink plenty of fluids and never push yourself
to the extreme. Always check your blood sugars before and
after exercising and if you are feeling light-headed during
your work-out check it then too.
As feet problems are common in diabetics, therefore you need
to wear proper footwear and socks. If you feel any sores on
your feet that are refuse to disappear, then consult your
doctor immediately. When they do not heal on their own, they
can lead to an infection and other related complications.
Even though there are certain risks involved to exercising,
the benefits make it worth it.
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