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Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Safe Exercise

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Overview

Children with diabetes can take part in sports just like children without diabetes. Each child will react differently during physical activity. Children who use insulin are at risk for low blood sugar during and after exercise.

Good planning means checking blood sugar before, during, and after exercise. Keep a record of how exercise affects your child's blood sugar level. Using your records, you can learn to predict how your child will react to being active.

Here are some things you can do to help your child exercise safely.


Credits for Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Safe Exercise

Current as of: October 2, 2023

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