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- 50 Years
- 10/05/2022
Is too much exercise bad for diabetes patients?
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Heavy exercises can increase sugar level and also risk of hypoglycemia increases in patients on insulin treatment. Patients with few Diabetic complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy may have untoward effects if vigorous activities are done.
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Consult a Endocrinologist
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