Don’t exercise if-

• If, your blood pressure is 250 mm systolic or 120 mm diastolic or more. In such a situation the Blood Pressure needs to be controlled first before you start exercising.
• If, you have advanced eye disease consult your doctor before getting into it.
• If, your plasma glucose levels are more than 250 mg/dl. In such a situation blood glucose needs to be controlled first.

Footwear

Make sure that your foot-wear is extremely comfortable. Be extra careful, especially, if you have diabetes. Feeling inside the footwear with your hands, wearing a size bigger than your own size is especially important if you have diabetes. Also, wear cotton/woollen socks depending on the weather. Nylon socks should be avoided.

How to get started?

• Start slowly- gradually build up to half an hour per day.
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
• Drink a glass of water before and after your walk.
• In summer, have a lot of other fluids too, like nimbu paani, coconut water, etc.
• If you have any serious disease or heart trouble, then speak to the doctor.
• If you experience chest pain or nausea while exercising, then stop and arrange to meet the doctor.
• Increase the activity levels in your daily life, at work and also at home – as suggested above.

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