and food intake to meet their individual response, the duration of their exercise, the intensity of the exercise and the exercise environment (Dawson, 2005). They need to regularly monitor their blood glucose levels, particularly when beginning exercise. It is important for the Type 1 diabetic to control nutritional content before, during and after exercise to avoid adverse reactions. A 50 percent low glycemic index carbohydrate meal two hours before exercise is recommended, and carbohydrate intake should be maintained during exercise. After exercise and before sleep, carbohydrate intake should be increased to avoid delayed onset hypoglycemia.
It is accepted that supplemental insulin should be taken at least 60 minutes before exercise commences to stabilize the blood gluc
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