The American Diabetes Association recommends that anyone with diabetes have a thorough medical exam to see if there are risks for coronary artery disease and that blood glucose control is adequate before starting an exercise program. Shoes should be comfortable, well-fitting and appropriate for the chosen exercise. Before putting on the shoes, check for pebbles or other small objects inside. Smooth, not nubby socks should be worn during exercise and changed after a workout. Sweaty socks increase the chance of getting athlete's foot.
Feet are to be checked daily for scratches, cuts, blisters, ingrown toenails, corns, and calluses.
Immediately contact a doctor for ingrown toenails, athlete's foot, and cuts or sores that are not healing. Hypoglycemia prevention Hypoglycemia is a major risk among Type 2 diabetics on oral medication because of insulin-like effect of exercise. The increased glucose uptake by the muscles produces low blood glucose levels which can continue for 12 - 24 hours. Take a blood-glucose test to confirm the problem. Food with fat should be avoided because it blocks the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream.