- Be sensible about exercising in extreme weather conditions. For example, if walking is your main form of exercise, do not attempt to walk when it's icy, very hot, extremely cold for your area, etc. Go to the mall, your city rec center (if you have one) local church gym (if available in your area), or the gym, etc.
- When working out, wear a medical ID tag or braclet. Should you pass out, others would know how to help you.
- It is important to stay hydrated before, during and after exercise to keep your blood sugar from becoming erratic.
- If you are following a rigorous workout plan you may find your medication needs will change as you become more fit. Consult with your doctor regularly.
- Keep fast acting carbs handy in case your sugar should drop too much.
- Monitor your blood sugar before, during--if possible, and after working out.
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This is not a medical site. I am a grandmother diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the spring of 2007. My mother and two of my grandparents had been diabetics so I was not surprised when I was diagnosed. What did surprise me, however, was my visit with a nutritionist. I went home and tried to follow her advice. My blood sugar did not begin to come under control. After throwing her advice to the wind and relying on the information I had researched for my mother years ago, my common sense, and the advice from several on-line medical sites, my blood sugar is now under control averaging in the low 90s. When I was diagnosed my blood sugar was almost 500! I want to share my experience with others and let diabetics know they can still ENJOY GOOD FOOD including SUGAR in most cases. WARNING: DO NOT DROP YOUR DOCTOR'S OR NUTRITIONIST'S ADVICE WITHOUT CONSULTING THEM AND MAKE CHANGES GRADUALLY! I AM NEITHER A DOCTOR NOR NUTRIONIST. I just want to share with you what I have learned that has been beneficial to me. Hopefully, it will be of help to you in some way as together we wade through the muddy waters of diabetes.
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