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Type I Diabetes and ExercisePeople with type I diabetes are encouraged to exercise for the same reasons as people without diabetes. Exercise keeps the body in tone and is good for the heart and lungs.Before exercising you should check your blood sugar levels because exercise tends to lower blood sugar. If your blood sugar is too low or if some time has passed since you ate, you should eat a snack before exercising. Sometimes exercise can cause very high blood sugar to rise even higher. If your blood sugar is over 300 mg/dl (before eating), you should give yourself insulin or wait until your blood sugar level falls before beginning to exercise.Exercise is an important part of the patients management plan. Participation in sports and regular exercise helps to improve overall physical fitness. An exercise program should be planned with the help of a doctor or an experienced physical therapist or trainer.Exercise can lower blood sugar levels quickly. Before beginning exercise:
Source: The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Last modified: August 28, 2000 |
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