Exercise Tips

Remember these important tips for exercising.

• Warm up before you begin any exercise regimen. This means at least ten minutes of
stretching or otherwise muscle warming exercises.
• Spend 5 to ten minutes walking or doing other low intensity exercises before moving into
something larger.
• Spend 5 to ten minutes stretching your muscle groups.
• Your goal should be to work out at least three times per week for 20 to 30 minutes at a
time, depending on your exercise tolerance level.
• Do a cool down which is a matter of repeating the 5 to ten minutes of stretching and slow
walking after you have worked out.

It is also important for you to have the right shoes on while exercising. Many people that have
high blood sugar levels also have problems with nerves and muscles in their legs and feet. If
you have these conditions or you notice problems like blisters or sores on your feet, talk to
your doctor about them before continuing.

It is also just as important to get enough fluid while exercising. You should drink enough water
or other non sugar drink before, during and after exercise. Drinking a good amount of water will help to keep your body hydrated, something that is easily slipped when you are working out with any level of intensity.

As we mentioned, it is very important for you to monitor your blood sugar before, during and
after your exercise regimen. While there are risks of exercising when you have a blood sugar
that is too high, it is still beneficial to most people to exercise.

In many ways, the risks of not exercising are greater than the risks of a doctor approved
exercise regimen.