National Diabetes Reference Materials - An initiative under the War on Diabetes
Start slow if you have not been physically active
Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (well-fitted shoes with adequate support)
Check your feet for wounds before and after exercising
Exercise at a cooler time (mornings or evenings, or in a cooler environment)
Bring along healthy snacks or sugar-containing sweets, in case of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
Keep hydrated
Exercise with family and friends
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar of < 4 mmol/L)
Hunger
Hand tremors
Abnormally fast heartbeat
Fatigue
Mood changes (e.g. anxiety, irritability, nervousness)
Dizziness or headaches
Difficulty breathing
Pain (especially in the chest or abdomen)
To note: Delay or postpone exercise if you are feeling unwell. Always listen to your body.