Exercise People with IDDM are encouraged to exercise for the same reasons as people without diabetes. Exercise keeps the body in tone and is good for the heart and lungs. Before exercising you should check your blood sugar levels because exercise tends to lower blood sugar. If your blood sugar is too low or if some time has passed since you ate, you should eat a snack before exercising. Sometimes exercise can cause very high blood sugar to rise even higher.
Exercise is an important part of the patient's management plan.
An exercise program should be planned with the help of a doctor or an experienced physical therapist or trainer. Points to Remember Exercise can lower blood sugar levels quickly. If your blood sugar is on the low side, eat a snack. If your blood sugar is very high, you should bring it under control before beginning to exercise. It may also be necessary to lower your insulin dose before planned exercise.