Monitor your exercise, diet and insulin to achieve the best control of your blood, glucose level. Dietary Advice Athletes with diabetes should consume their usual healthy diet, with some extra choices of carbohydrates. Healthy eating is based on balance and variety. The daily energy needs for athletes are usually higher than non-athletes. Review your dietary needs with a Sports Dietician.
Exchanges Select low fat, high carbohydrate snacks before, during and after exercise.
Have at least 50g of carbohydrate, preferably rapidly absorbed foods eq. It can be difficult to balance with your insulin and blood glucose and should only be undertaken after discussion with your doctor, dietitian and diabetes educator. Having IDDM puts you at special risk of heart disease and the complications of diabetes involving feet, eyes, skin, kidneys and infections. Being active and having a healthier lifestyle can reduce heart risk factors. Heart Disease Exercise and healthy eating can reduce your cholesterol level, blood pressure and risk of heart disease.