Diet / Exercise
Exercising regularly is a great way to stay healthy, keep fit and control your weight. When you have type 1 diabetes, there’s a couple of extra steps you will need to take to exercise safely. Exercise affects your blood glucose levels so a general rule test and records your blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise. This can help you work out how much carbohydrate to eat and how much insulin to take.
When you have type 2 diabetes, the impact of exercise on your diabetes and general health can be huge. Eating better and becoming more active can help control your diabetes and in some cases allow you to reduce, or even come off medication altogether. Some types of medication (such as insulin and drugs like gliclazide) can make you more likely to have a hypo (lower blood glucose level) during exercise, so if you’re thinking about becoming more active, speak to your GP or diabetes care team first to make sure you can do so safely.
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Type 1 Diabetes and Extreme Sports
Having type 1 diabetes shouldn't stop you from taking part in extreme sports, however, it does mean that you have to be a bit more prepared and plan for the unexpected. Martin Draper talks about his experiences with having type 1 diabetes and participating in extreme sports.
