Exercise can help you keep your blood sugar within a normal range. That's because your body uses more blood sugar when you exercise. Your healthcare provider may want you to exercise every day. Together you can decide on the best kind of exercise for you, and the best times for you to exercise.
You may need to exercise each day. The best time to exercise depends on when your blood sugar is highest. Your healthcare provider will work with you to make an exercise plan that fits your needs.
Aim to exercise for 30-60 minutes a day.
Try breaking up daily exercise into 2 or 3 sessions. For example, go for a 15-minute walk after each meal.
Exercise with a friend or your partner. This may help you stick to your exercise plan.
Go at a comfortable pace. Don't tire yourself out.
Walking, swimming, and low-impact or water aerobics are the safest things to do.
Avoid activities in which you jump, turn, twist, stop or start quickly, or lift heavy weights.
Be sure not to get overheated. Don't let your pulse get over 140 beats per minute.
Drink plenty of water.
If you use insulin, be sure to carry a carbohydrate snack with you. Avoid exercise when your insulin is peaking.
If you walk or do low-impact aerobics, be sure to wear sturdy shoes.
If you haven't eaten in 2 or more hours, have a light snack before exercising.
You feel short of breath, dizzy, or faint.
You have pain in your back or abdomen.
Your heartbeat becomes irregular.
You have 4 or more contractions in an hour.
You are bleeding from your vagina.
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