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| In this episode Fran talks with Alma Green about organizing a
diabetes exercise group. |
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When you've built up to longer and more active workouts, keep
these hints in mind:
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Check your blood sugar before you exercise. If it's below
100, have a small carbohydrate (carb) snack such as fruit
or crackers before you start. |
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If your fasting blood sugar is above 300, exercise can make
it go even higher. Talk with your health care team. |
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Start slowly to warm up. Stretch your muscles. Slow down
to cool off before you stop. Stretch again to finish up. |
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Wear your medical ID and other identification. |
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Carry a carb source with you. Then you'll be ready to treat
low blood sugar if it happens. Glucose tablets or sugar packets
are easy to carry. |
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Drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise. |
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