A diabetic should take a number of precautions when exercising. These are often determined by the type and severity of diabetic complications present.
Diabetic complications that should prompt precautions:
(1) ketosis
(2) episodes of hypoglycemia
(3) retinopathy
(4) peripheral neuropathy
(5) autonomic neuropathy
(6) peripheral vascular disease
(7) coronary heart disease
(8) history of repetitive trauma
(9) nephropathy
(10) hypertension
Diabetic Complication
Avoid
retinopathy
high impact or vigorous sports, heavy lifting, Valsalva maneuver, activities that cause jarring, activities with the head low, breathholding
vascular insufficiency in legs and/or peripheral neuropathy
high impact activities, repetitive weight-bearing
hypertension
intensive exercise, heavy lifting, Valsalva maneuver
ketosis
vigorous activity
autonomic neuropathy
more vigorous activity than accustomed to, situations that can result in injury if sudden hypotension occurs
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