INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should continue to check your blood sugar before and after working out, even when you've been exercising for a while. If you being noticing that your blood sugar drops a lot during workouts, you should consult your doctor for the best action to take. Exercise can lead to a sharp drop in blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. This can lead to fainting or a diabetic coma. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop working out immediately and test your blood sugar. Dizziness and confusion. Shakiness and muscle weakness. Extreme hunger. A headache. Irritability. A pounding heartbeat. Pale skin. If you feel hypoglycemic, test your blood sugar. If it is too low, take a rest and eat this emergency snack. It will help bring your blood sugar back up and prevent further complications. There are a number of sources of carbohydrates that you could use to treat hypoglycemia. A few pieces of hard candy (not sugar-free). 1/2 cup of a soft drink. 1/2 cup fruit juice. 1 cup skim milk. Glucose tablets designed to treat hypoglycemia. This will let any emergency personnel know that you are diabetic. This is important because if you experience hypoglycemia, you could faint. If first responders know that you are diabetic, they can treat you more effectively. Consider wearing this sort of identification while working out just in case of emergencies. Staying hydrated is an essential part of exercising safely. Be sure to replace all of the water you're sweating out while exercising. Be on the lookout for the following symptoms of dehydration. Dizziness or confusion. Dry mouth and swollen tongue. Fatigue. Decreased or ceased sweating. These minor injuries can be very slow to heal if you have diabetes and could get infected if left untreated. Be sure to inspect your body for any injuries after every workout. Focus especially on your hands and feet, since these will be stressed the most during your workout. If you find one, see your doctor as soon as possible so he can properly clean and wrap the wound. With or without diabetes, rest is essential for any weight training program. You have to give your body adequate rest time to repair itself after workouts. Otherwise, not only will you not build muscle, but you could seriously hurt yourself. When doing a weight training program, aim to workout every other day. That will allow your body to rebuild its muscles so you build the muscle mass you're looking for.

SUMMARY: Monitor your blood sugar. Watch for signs of hypoglycemia. Keep a source of carbohydrates with you when you exercise. Wear a medical identification bracelet. Drink plenty of water. Check your body for abrasions or blisters after every workout. Get adequate rest.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: So maybe you didn't plan ahead and you can't schedule a spa day for Mother's Day itself, but that doesn't mean you can't give your mother the gift of relaxation! Call a local spa or use a service like Groupon to purchase a spa gift certificate that she can redeem whenever she wants! If your mother loves magazines, services like Magzter Gold, Texture, and readily provide "all you can read" magazine subscriptions. Download any of these apps onto your mother's tablet or smartphone so she can read her favorite magazines whenever she wants! If your mother loves reading, but struggles to find books she likes, help her find new novels by signing her up for a book of the month subscription on https://www.bookofthemonth.com. This subscription service curates a list of books each month, and gives your mother the option of picking which one she'd like to read before shipping it right to her doorway! Does your mother hate cooking, but do cooking duties often fall on her shoulders anyways? Signing her up for a service like Blue Apron or Hello Fresh is a way to make meal prep so much easier. These services send ingredients and recipes straight to your mother's door! For a less traditional meal delivery, try Imperfect Produce, which ships "ugly" but healthy produce straight to her door! For a mother that loves travel, Try The World will ship your mother snacks and gourmet foods from a new country every month. If your mother loves shopping, bring the clothes to her with subscription services like Stitch Fix and Wantable. These services send fives items of clothing to your mother's doorstep as frequently as she wants, all chosen for her by an online stylist! If you know your mother's size and style, you can fill out the "Style Guide" for her. If not, both of these services offer gift cards. Load up a gift card and give her the option to choose her size and style whenever she wants! For a mixture of hair, makeup, skincare, and fragrance samples, sign your mother up for Birchbox. Or, if your mother prefers wellness and natural products, order her the seasonal Merkaela wellness boxes. Services like Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music give your mother a chance to stream music whenever she wants. Amazon Prime gives her free two-day delivery, while video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Go allow her to watch her favorite movies and TV shows at any time. Note that, for most of these subscriptions, you have to set them up on your mother's device, so make sure you have access to her computer or tablet before purchasing!

SUMMARY: Purchase a future spa day. Give her the gift of unlimited magazines. Ship a book to her house every month for the next year. Make her life easy with a meal subscription service. Sign her up for a clothing subscription service. Try a makeup subscription service if your mother loves cosmetics. Give a tech-savvy mom an Internet subscription service.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place the pig feet in a stockpot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook the pig feet for about 3 minutes. You should clean the pig feet and remove any hairs before completing this step. Parboiling the pig feet can help remove some of the odd flavor, thereby preventing it from leeching into the braising liquid you'll use during the primary portion of the cooking process. After parboiling the pig feet, remove them from the water using a slotted spoon. Set them aside for now. Discard the cooking water. You should not reuse this water in later steps calling for additional water. Pour the cooking oil into a large, deep wok. Warm it on the stove for about 1 minute over medium-high heat. The oil should become glossier and thinner, making it easy to spread it over the bottom of the pan. Note that you could use a Dutch oven or stockpot if you do not have a deep wok. Add the sliced ginger, sliced garlic, and scallion to the oil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, then add the chili peppers, star anise, and cloves. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent any of the ingredients from burning. You only need to cook them long enough to release the scent and flavor from each ingredient. Note that the amount of chili peppers should vary depending on personal taste. Use 3 dried chili peppers if you prefer mild to moderate heat or 5 dried chili peppers if you enjoy strong heat. Add the drained pig feet, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and salt to the wok. Pour in enough water to just barely cover the pig feet. Allow the braising broth to reach a rolling boil, stirring lightly as it heats up. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer the pig feet for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender enough to nearly fall off the bone. Stir the contents of the pot every 10 to 15 to prevent the pig feet from burning and sticking to the bottom. The sauce will eventually thicken. If this happens while the pig feet still seem tough, add more water 1 cup (250 ml) at a time and continue cooking. If the sauce still seems thin once the pig feet are done, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Continue boiling until the sauce reduces and thickens. Transfer the finished pig feet and sauce to individual serving dishes and enjoy them while they're still hot.

SUMMARY:
Briefly boil the pig feet. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil. Stir-fry the aromatic ingredients. Add the pig feet and remaining ingredients. Simmer until tender. Serve warm.