Diabetes
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Queensland Health recommends that clients consult with a medical practitioner prior to following these physical activity guidelines, particularly where they have been previously inactive, have heart disease or close relatives with heart disease, are pregnant or have other major health problems. In particular, people with diabetes should discuss physical activity with their doctor or a diabetes educator before commencing a physical activity program. This will enable adjustment of medication/insulin/ carbohydrate before, during and after physical activity.
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Ensure people with diabetes understand that the recommended 30 minutes of daily physical activity can be broken into 10 min lots several times a day.
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Ensure people with diabetes are aware that day to day activities such as vigorous housework, gardening, mowing or extra brisk walking around shops is beneficial.
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Encourage people with diabetes to choose a form of physical activity which is enjoyable and can be maintained.
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Ensure people with diabetes know not to undertake physical activity if their blood glucose is high ie. above 15 mmol.
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