Building Competency in Diabetes Education THE ESSENTIALS

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5. Alcohol intake : Drinking alcohol after exercise increases the risk of hypoglycemia. 6. Insulin/medication adjustment : For the overweight person on oral agents who experiences exercise-induced hypoglycemia, additional food is not indicated; medication should be reduced instead. Insulin users who exercise for weight control should learn to adjust their insulin for activity vs. increasing food intake (see Chapter 12: Basal-Bolus Insulin Therapy). People with diabetes should always wear medical identification; this is particularly important for those who take insulin or insulin secretagogues due to the increased risk of hypoglycemia associated with exercise.