fitness matters golden rules you work out smarter? try these tips to maximize results by kara mayer robinson ask your doctor your doctor or diabetes educator can tailor your fitness routine to do i need to change or duration of exercise because of my diabetes complications? how will my medication affect my ability to exercise? carry a snack exercise can put you at risk carry a snack if you have have one midway through or after exercise "we generally recommend getting off the couch and work- exercise for dessert for every 30 minutes of ex- at a higher risk of cardiovascular a profound effect on blood best for you cal exercise physiologist at joslin instead of curling up on the to maximize the benefits of with diabetes walk your dog or simply walk for 30 minutes of cardio most log your glucose "always check your blood glu beat the clock cose before and after exercise," short on time? break up your you can start with less-even you understand how exercise both have powerful health ben- gain weight and keep insulin affects your body which blood glucose levels are safe for me? what should i do if they're out of range? > search for the slideshow best exercises if you have diabetes at webmd.com getty images winter 2019