Moving more is one of the best things you can do for your diabetes. Physical activity not only helps you lose weight and get fit, but it also helps lower your A1C (a measure of blood sugar control) and can improve your stress levels, sleep, and overall health. That said, having diabetes means you need to take certain precautions to avoid low blood sugar and other complications.
In this video, learn what experts recommend to stay safe while exercising with diabetes.
Sandra Arévalo is a spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and director of nutrition services and community outreach at South Bronx Health Center.
Joan Pagano is an exercise physiologist in New York City.
Dr. Sood is a board-certified Endocrinologist in private practice in New York City and an assistant professor at Hofstra School of Medicine.
Dr. Chaudhry is an Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
References
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American Heart Association. (2022). Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).
American College of Sports Medicine. (2019). Resistance exercise for health.
American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Diabetes & DKA (ketoacidosis).
American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Fitness.
American Diabetes Association. (2013). Pre-exercise evaluation and assessment.
Joslin Diabetes Center. (n.d.). What is high blood glucose?
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases. (2016). Diabetes diet, eating, & physical activity.
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