Stretching keeps you flexible and fit. If there is a pattern to your sugar level, time your exercise accordingly. If you have high fasting sugar, you can exercise before a meal. If the postprandial sugar level is high, you can go for a walk after meal. If your sugar level is high in the early morning have a workout in the evening, so that blood glucose does not accumulate in the night.
Precautions There is always the chance of hypoglycemia, especially for the insulin dependent.
If your sugar level drops as you workout, you are likely to break into a sweat and feel giddy. Keep a light snack or chocolate handy. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Foot care is important. This keeps the pressure on the feet uniform.