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Diabetes and exercise: When to monitor your blood sugar
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Before exercise: Check your blood sugar before your workout
During exercise: Watch for symptoms of low blood sugar
After exercise: Check your blood sugar again
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Exercise is a crucial component of diabetes management. Exercise can help you:
- Improve your blood sugar levels.
- Boost your overall fitness.
- Manage your weight.
- Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Improve your well-being.
But diabetes and exercise pose unique challenges, too. To exercise safely, you'll need to track your blood sugar before, during and after physical activity. This will show you how your body responds to exercise, which can help you prevent potentially dangerous blood sugar fluctuations.