What do I need to do to make my workouts both fun and safe?

1. Customize your workout. Different individuals may need to tailor their workouts to adjust to different needs. Certain exercises may need to be avoided if you have ailments with your nervous system, eyes, feet and kidneys. You may want to perform supervised exercises during a stress test to see how your heart responds to certain types of exercise. If your heart responds negatively to certain types of exercise, you may have to avoid them.
2. Exercise to balance your blood glucose. Learn how to avoid high blood glucose levels and low blood glucose levels. Note that blood glucose levels can drop after prolonged periods of physical activity. Low blood glucose levels can also occur if you skip meals, exercise for prolonged periods, take diabetes medications, take insulin, or exercise strenuously.
3. Avoid exercise if your levels are already outside of a normal range. If you have a blood glucose level above 300 before exercise, be careful as your levels may go even higher during exercise. If you have tested positively for keytones in your urine recently, temporarily avoid physical activity.
4. Have water and foot on stand by. Have water and food close by for during and after your workouts. Drink an abundance of water during and after your exercise routine. Try to drink water during your exercise routine if the workout is long or strenuous. If you have had incidents of low blood glucose levels, always carry something sweet or packed with carbohydrates to be prepared.
5. Learn about how your blood glucose responds to exercise. Everyone is a little different. Some people's blood glucose stays pretty level during exercise, and some people have significant drops. Check before and after exercise to observe your body's response to physical activity.
6. Identify your self as a diabetic. Wear a medical bracelet identifying yourself and your designation as a diabetic in case you lose consciousness or ability to speak.
7. Track any changes in your blood glucose levels. Develop a reliable method of tracking changes in your disease and blood glucose levels. Record your results every day and hopefully before and after your exercise routine. Record your type of workout and how long the workout lasted. If you go on long walks, use a device called a pedometer to record how many steps you took, Inquire from your diabetes educator on how to obtain a pedometer.
8. Set short and longterm goals. Make detailed plans concerning any aspects of your day that could affect your diabetes health. Be realistic and shoot for goals that you will be able to achieve in the short term. Remember that even small changes in your exercise routine can create positive results in your blood glucose levels and diabetes health.

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