He is planning to live off campus. For the first time, Jake will have to cook his own meals and shop for food. He consulted a dietitian to learn how to choose healthy foods and prepare balanced meals. His dietitian taught him how different foods could affect his blood sugar levels and gave him tips for preparing nutritious meals that fit into his busy schedule. 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.