{"id":2527,"date":"2018-10-05T12:15:39","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T12:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2527"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:55:00","slug":"enjoying-sports-as-a-diabetic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/enjoying-sports-as-a-diabetic\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoying Sports as a Diabetic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/enjoying-sports-as-a-diabetic\/#Some_Useful_Tips\" title=\"Some Useful Tips\">Some Useful Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/enjoying-sports-as-a-diabetic\/#Keys_to_Enjoying_Sports_as_a_Diabetic\" title=\"Keys to Enjoying Sports as a Diabetic\">Keys to Enjoying Sports as a Diabetic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/enjoying-sports-as-a-diabetic\/#Other_Benefits_of_Exercise\" title=\"Other Benefits of Exercise\">Other Benefits of Exercise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c2\">People who have diabetes can continue playing sports just like a normal individual. Whether you wish to go for gold or just to go hiking in your hometown, diabetes should definitely not hold you back. There are ways of enjoying sports as a diabetic person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2527\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c2\">Certainly, engaging in a sport being a diabetic requires some effective planning. But before getting into any kind of sport or exercise, diabetics are advised to bring it to their doctor\u2019s notice and listen to what he or she advises.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.8vfvjs5tqsfn\" class=\"c0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Useful_Tips\"><\/span><span class=\"c7\">Some Useful Tips<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c2\">Here are some of the tips that can make diabetics \u2013 both children and adults ready to play sport:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"c4 lst-kix_6jopay265j8d-0 start\">\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c8\">Self testing<\/span><span class=\"c5\"><a class=\"c10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/glucometers\/glucometer-with-20-strips\/?clickid%3Dblog%26utm_source%3Dblog&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1647971743334826&amp;usg=AOvVaw0aVoLkR7LcTqAbVATn8lud\">(glucometer)<\/a><\/span><span class=\"c8 c12\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c2\">the blood sugar levels is important. Diabetics involved in sport must know how to self test and must do so as and when asked by their doctors.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Diabetics might require carrying out the blood sugar level test before, during as well as after the exercise. This process is termed as self-monitoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/2ihu8lMWe9G3B1VV7XoP2pT5tY1nscqv6Os2Z7fhOEarlhq86px-deyTLRn1Qt1XuSpbROj-FTCV6UdzxmHFCMN-z-NehrRkVQJc1vBB3w1kw3IhWcQW0dbE6TJvl_ZE8tQzTCCY\" alt=\"Keys to Enjoying Sports as a Diabetic\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.bmj2lye69qyu\" class=\"c0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keys_to_Enjoying_Sports_as_a_Diabetic\"><\/span><span class=\"c7\">Keys to Enjoying Sports as a Diabetic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c2\">Besides these tips, diabetics also need to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"c4 lst-kix_cqqkt7ul67zp-0 start\">\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c2\">Have their insulin pump in place. Before beginning with any sport, they must ensure that their insulin pump does not get troubled by their activity. If they are in any way not able to play sports due to their insulin pump, they must get in touch with their doctor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c2\">Make wise food choices. Their doctor is the best person to guide them what to eat when they are to engage in any kind of sport. For example, the diabetics might need additional snacks while in sport.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c2\">The diabetics must take snacks and water along, at the time of exercising.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c2\">They must prefer carrying adequate supplies.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c2\">It is essential that the diabetics have the required medication, testing equipment and also must have emergency contact information with them.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c2\">The diabetics must choose the site of injection sensibly while planning to exercise.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c2\">Tell the people around you that they have diabetes. Shun away from working out because people do not know about your diabetes. This is helpful for them.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Stop playing when they need to. Though giving up in sport is not generally seen as a positive factor, if they have diabetes, just whenever your body asks you to.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/utYftBU_P7ZUbX_ua8hoJp9yfUhup5OK6gJ3VcCLHFEt4Vkm5B5J-XiqDegkXTOKCMWiUfhqS6zm9B3Q8_9dAfF6wcBPZHJ4GVUsembx2PdPNtPrg1Gua-UKYNcWsQZPvjWVNn8v\" alt=\"Other Benefits of Exercise\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.og4canyng5nm\" class=\"c0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Benefits_of_Exercise\"><\/span><span class=\"c7\">Other Benefits of Exercise<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c2\">Exercise, thus plays a significant role in managing diabetes and keeping you healthy. There are various benefits associated with exercising like<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"c4 lst-kix_uhad4sqdjp37-0 start\">\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Assisting your body to make use of insulin<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c5\"><a class=\"c10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/the-connection-between-your-heart-and-diabetes\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1647971743337329&amp;usg=AOvVaw2vhr6Y_8aBSURYOCM5VP7Z\">Lowering the risk of heart disease<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Boosting your energy level<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Burning calories helping you maintaining effective weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Relieving stress by boosting your mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Strengthening your bones and muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c2\">So, the diabetics can also enjoy sports as other athletes do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c13\"><span class=\"c2\">Get the best health advice with BeatO.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11130,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6,10,53,63],"class_list":["post-2527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-diet","tag-diabetic-nutrition","tag-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2527"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19232,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2527\/revisions\/19232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}