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Are There Any Precautions I Should Take When Exercising With Diabetes?

Are There Any Precautions I Should Take When Exercising With Diabetes? (0:40)

Before starting an exercise program, you should talk to your primary care physician. In this video, Ronald Tamler, MD, clinical director of the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center, explains that other complications may impact what kind of exercise you do.

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I would just discuss that briefly with my primary care physician because you may have certain conditions, other than diabetes, that may warrant certain cautions if you have unstable heart disease for instance or if there are problems with your joints, you may want to modify your exercise regiment accordingly..