8 Exercise Tips to Help Keep Diabetes in Check

Drink Plenty of Water

Anyone exercising needs to drink plenty of water and diabetics are no different. Keep a bottle of water on hand throughout your entire workout and be sure to take sips the entire time you are exercising.

As a diabetic, maintaining stress levels is important. Exercising without adequate water will not only lead to dehydration but also increase your body's stress and increased stress can throw your blood sugar out of control.

Drinking plenty of water throughout your work out will keep you hydrated and decrease your body's stress. Also be sure to drink plenty of water before you begin your work out and after you have finished.

Follow a Routine

Following a routine can help reduce your risk of hyperglycemia and therefore, better keep your blood sugar levels in check.

If you are able, take your medicine at the same time every day and be sure it isn't too close to your exercise time. Exercising when your diabetes is at its peak is also not advised because it could cause your blood sugar to drop rapidly.

Also try to exercise and eat your meals at the same time every day. When your body falls into a routine, it can better adjust blood sugar levels and will recognize where sugar highs and lows should be throughout the day.