How to Exercise with Diabetes

How to Safely Exercise with Type 1

• Start your workout with your blood sugar in a safe range as discussed with your doctor
• It is recommended to be careful the first time you exercise and make sure to have a caregiver with you
• Eat extra carbohydrates if your insulin drops too low
• Keep hydrated!!
• Sports and exercises like soccer, basketball, swimming, walking, and biking are all great ways to stay active while living with Type 1 Diabetes

Timing your Workout

• If you have a set workout time, prepare for it by lowering your insulin before it's time to workout
• Exercising later in the day has a higher risk of having hypoglycemia overnight, where your blood sugar drops too low. To reduce this risk you can lower your insulin before the workout