How to prevent exercise-related hypoglycemia

This Week's Tip How to prevent exercise-related hypoglycemia For people with diabetes, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a risk that can happen during exercise, right after exercise, or even up to 24 hours after you finish exercising. Symptoms of hypoglycemia can be mild and gradual; but it is more common that symptoms come on very quickly. By paying close attention to how you're feeling, you can prevent problems before they put you at risk of injury. You should always check your blood glucose level before you exercise. Depending on your reading and the workout you're about to do, you can eat a snack containing carbohydrates before exercise to help prevent hypoglycemia. We created the following chart to determine what to do based on your pre-exercise blood glucose levels. View the Chart Now » More Tips for a People with Diabetes » Diabetes Friendly Recipe Slow Cooker Marinara Chicken and Vegetables In the morning, throw all the ingredients for this simple recipe in the slow cooker. A hearty and healthy dinner will be waiting for you when you get home! Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes » Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 8  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 176.8 Total Fat: 3.7 g Cholesterol: 70.2 mg Sodium: 129.4 mg Total Carbs: 7.9 g   Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g Protein: 26.8 g View full nutritional breakdown of Slow Cooker Marinara Chicken and Vegetables by ingredient Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails