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Exercise is essential to good health for everyone. However, exercise is especially important for diabetics. Other than ensuring a healthy weight and a higher energy level, exercise is a good way to regulate blood sugar levels over the long term.

Diabetics who stay physically active have to make sure to eat a diet which includes enough nutrients and enough calories to keep their blood sugar levels from dropping too low and producing hypoglycemia.

The size of the caloric intake in your diabetic meal plan largely depends on how much exercise you’ll be getting. The more active you are, the more calories and nutrients you need to prevent from becoming hypoglycemic.

If you are new to working out or at least to being physically active while managing your diabetes, you’ll want to monitor your blood sugar before, after and even during workouts until you have a good idea of how your body deals with your routine. Pay attention to your body – if you start to feel the symptoms of low blood sugar such as light headedness, stop and rest rather than pushing yourself to keep going.

It’s best to have a snack immediately before you workout to give you steady supply of energy through your workout. Try a granola bar and a handful of nuts – this combines a good source of protein with a high-fiber carbohydrate for sustained energy.

Any food that you have before a workout should be high fiber; the reason for this is that fiber slows down the digestion of carbohydrates, giving you a sustained energy level instead of a rush followed by a crash.

Drink plenty of fluids (preferably water) when you are working out to stay hydrated. In case of an emergency, carry glucose tablets with you at all times or some hard candy that will quickly raise your blood sugar. At other times of the day, eat balanced meals to maintain your energy.

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