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Top tips for being active
Vary your activities so different muscles are exercised with time for recovery.
Always begin slowly and build up to a comfortable pace – ideally it should make you breathe faster but never make you out of breath.
Tell someone where you’re going and how long you’ll be.
Cool down as you warmed up – slowly. Remember the importance of stretching.
Always change socks and wear appropriate footwear. Check your feet after activity.
Stop if you feel unwell.
Take a fast-acting carbohydrate snack with you, such as a non-diet drink or glucose tablets and a long-acting snack, such as a cereal bar.
Take monitoring equipment if your activity will last for an hour or more.
Monitor blood glucose levels before and after activity and take the necessary steps to prevent a hypo.
Discuss the requirements of your activity levels and insulin regime with your healthcare team.
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For more information about sports and physical activity, see our 'Diabetes for beginners' magazines
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