Biggest Loser

We all think we need to lose weight. Come on, admit it. You catch yourself staring in the mirror sometimes wondering if you have it in you to lose those few extra pounds you want gone for summer. There are HEALTHY ways to get rid of that excess weight, but being diabetic makes that a little bit tougher. With diabetes, exercise is difficult in many ways. You must stick to a strict eating habit before and after workouts, you must continually check your sugar throughout your workout, and you must keep hydrated with non-carb, as well as carb, drinks. Working out, or any physical activity at that, can impact blood sugar readings. The increase of physical work can drive your sugar lower than normal. While working out, because of the adrenaline and other hormones pumping through your body, it is difficult to sense low blood sugars. This is why it is important to regularly monitor your sugar. However, with proper care, strict diet, and regular exercise, it is very possible to lose that extra weight, shape up, or simply stay in shape with diabetes.

I know this is a short post, but I just wanted to touch on the importance of diabetes care while working out. Good luck in your workout adventures and be sure to take care of yourself.
-Ash