Diabetic Exercise Checklist

1. Always talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.
2. Until you consistently are used to how your sugar level reacts to exercise, you should check your blood sugar readings before and after exercising.
3. Check your feet for blisters before and after exercising. If you feel you need a new pair of shoes buy some. You can just buy a cheap pair that feels good. Gym shoes should be replaced about once every 6 months anyway. So you do not have to buy an expensive pair.
4. Taking care or our feet is very important. After your workout try applying spray, cream or powder, whichever works best for you.
5. Drink water or fluid while you are exercising. Something with electrolytes is ok, but watch the nutritional facts for sugar.
6. Have a warm up period before exercising and cool down period when you are finished.
7. Have a protein bar or packaged snack of some type with you in case your blood sugar level drops while exercising. This is especially a good idea in the beginning until you get used to how your sugar level is going to react to exercise.

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