Exercising with diabetes can be safe, but there are significant risks to exercising with diabetes. Following are several common medical problems associated with diabetes and exercise, summarized in table 4.3.
Table 4.3 Exercise Risks for Diabetes
| Risk | Description |
| Hypoglycemia | Low blood glucose; primary problem for those with type 1 |
| Delayed-onset hypoglycemia | May occur up to 30 hours after exercise |
| Hyperglycemia | High blood glucose; associated with dehydration and diabetic ketoacidosis |
| Neuropathy | May lead to skin ulcers, foot deformities, or difficulty with control of heart rate and blood pressure |
| Musculoskeletal injury | Similar to risks in those without diabetes, such as sprain and strains |
| Cardiovascular events | Increased risk of heart disease |