with diabetes complications. More specific guidelines from your “I Hate to Exercise Book for People with Diabetes. The. American Diabetes Association, 2000. …
Exercising With Diabetes Complications
Exercising with Heart Disease
Caution Very strenuous activity like heavy lifting or straining that causes severe shortness of breath Exercise in extreme cold/heat Choose Moderate activity such as walking, gardening, swimming, biking Moderate lifting and stretching
Exercising with Hypertension High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure should be controlled first
Caution Very strenuous activity that elevates the blood pressure like heavy lifting or straining Choose Most moderate activities like walking, water-exercises, and stretching
Exercising with Retinopathy Eye Disease
Caution Strenuous activity Heavy weight lifting Activities that cause jarring or bouncing like jogging or high-impact aerobics Bending over so the head is below the waist as in toetouching Activities that cause extreme changes in pressure such as scuba diving Choose Moderate, low-impact activities like walking, biking, water exercises Moderate daily chores that dont require lifting or bending the head below the waist
Exercising with Nephropathy Kidney Disease
Caution Strenuous activity that causes heavy lifting Choose Light to moderate activity like walking, biking, light
housework, gardening, and water exercise
Exercising with Neuropathy Nerve Disease
Caution Weight-bearing, high-impact, strenuous, exercise like jogging/running, step exercise, jumping, or prolonged walking Exercising in heat/cold Choose Low-impact moderate activities like biking, swimming, chair exercises, arm exercises, stretching, light daily activities
Precaution: The above are general exercise guidelines for individuals with diabetes complications More specific guidelines from your physician are necessary based on the stage or type of complication and your medical history
Adapted from: Hayes, C: The I Hate to Exercise Book for People with Diabetes The American Diabetes Association, 2000
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Exercise Safely with Diabetes
u Check your blood glucose before and after exercise Also check during exercise if your activity is 45 minutes or longer u Dont exercise if your blood glucose is too high If your blood glucose if 250 mg/dl or greater, check for ketones Dont exercise if you have ketones or your blood glucose is greater than 300 mg/dl u Dont exercise if your blood glucose is too low If your blood glucose is less than 100 mg/dl, eat a snack and wait until your blood glucose is over 100 mg/dl before you exercise u Carry a convenient source of carbohydrate if you are at risk of low blood glucose You can get low blood glucose only if you take insulin or diabetes medication that can cause low blood glucose u Wear diabetes identification u Stop exercising if you feel pain, lightheaded, or short of breath u Avoid strenuous exercise in extremely hot, humid, or cold weather u Wear proper shoes for the activity to
reduce your risk of injury Check your feet for blisters, redness, or other injuries u Check your blood glucose after exercise Remember that your blood glucose can drop many hours after you exercise u Drink plenty of fluid
Signs and Symptoms of Low Blood Glucose During Exercise
u Shakiness or anxiety u Change in coordination u Change in ability to think u Change in vision
Carbohydrate Sources for Treating Low Blood Glucose with Activity
equal to 15 grams of carbohydrate
Glucose tablets Fruit juice Soft drinks Lifesavers Raisins Sport or energy bar Sports drink 3 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 8 2 Tablespoons 1 ounce 1 cup
The University of Georgia and Ft Valley State University, the US Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating The Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences offer educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Organization Committed to a Diverse Work Force Bulletin 95-2 FDNSE Date 01/04
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June 30, 1914, The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the US Department of Agriculture cooperating Gale A Buchanan, Dean and Director
Beginning a Physical Activity/Exercise Plan
Type of activity or activities you plan to do:
1______________________________________ 2______________________________________
My long-term goal: duration, frequency
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My goal for the first week:
Remember to start slowly Days of the week:__________________________ Time of day:______________________________ Amount of time:____________minutes Date you will start:_________________________
If you plan to have a partner, who will it be?
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What will be your reward for achieving your goals?
_________________________________________ Your signature: _________________________________________
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