Table 4 Summary of preexercise blood glucose values (adapted from Leutholtz and Ripoll [28])
From: Regular physical exercise in patients with type II diabetes mellitus
Blood glucose levels (mg/dl) | Recommendations |
|---|---|
>300 | Do not exercise on that day |
250–299 | Exercise must be done with caution; if blood glucose rises after 10 min of exercise, exercise must be stopped. |
150–249 | Safe levels for exercise |
100–149 | Be alert for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. |
<100 | No exercise |