Physical activity is recommended for any person to stay healthy. But for a diabetic it now only increases energy levels and can help maintain an ideal body weight it also helps to control blood sugars.
However, the active diabetic has to be especially careful to get enough nutrients to prevent hypoglycemia from setting in due to a drop in their blood sugar levels.
The amount you exercise is going to determine how much you are going to eat on your diabetic meal plan. The more physically active you are the higher your nutritional requirements and the higher your risk is for developing hypoglycemia.
If you are new to working out or at least to being physically active while managing your diabetes, you’ll want to monitor your blood sugar before, after and even during workouts until you have a good idea of how your body deals with your routine. Pay attention to your body if you start to feel the symptoms of low blood sugar such as light headedness, stop and rest rather than pushing yourself to keep going.
You should eat right before your workouts as well. Eat something which will keep you going through your routine a good choice is a handful of nuts and a granola bar; this is a high fiber carbohydrate and a good quality protein; this should keep your energy level up.
You should always have high fiber foods before a workout; fiber causes carbohydrates to be digested more slowly, which keeps your energy level steady instead of giving you a rush and then a crash quickly following.
Drink plenty of fluids (preferably water) when you are working out to stay hydrated. In case of an emergency, carry glucose tablets with you at all times or some hard candy that will quickly raise your blood sugar. At other times of the day, eat balanced meals to maintain your energy.
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