EXERCISE WITH DIABETES

Exercise is great for everybody, including young people with type 1 diabetes. Regular exercise can help with blood glucose control, increase your energy levels, reduce stress, and be a fun way to make friends.

There are a few things to think about before participating in sport or physical activity when you have diabetes, and it helps to talk to your diabetes care team. This resource includes key information and tips for exercising when you have type 1 diabetes, including:

• Adjusting your insulin for exercise

• Blood glucose monitoring before, during and after exercise

• Planning your food intake around exercise

• Talking to your teammates about hypos and carrying hypo treatments

• When to check for ketones and what to do if ketones are present