Is it necessary to measure blood sugar levels after exercise? I am a new diabetic who walks all the time.

Diabetic individuals who exercise also need to monitor their blood sugar just before and after exercise. A drop in blood sugar is common after exercise and thus, one should always carry a sugar drink or candy with them. If your walking is not too intense, you can stop measuring the sugars once you discover that they are not changing. In any case, always carry a sugar drink with you.

Blood sugar levels also change drastically in both type 1 and 2 diabetic during an infection, stress or a severe medical illness. At these times, blood sugars need to be monitored more frequently