Expert warns diabetics against nighttime exercise due to hypoglycemia risk
Dr. Abdulrahman Bukhari cautions that late-night exercise may trigger severe hypoglycemic episodes in diabetic patients, especially those with type 1 diabetes.
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AIDr. Abdulrahman Bukhari, a consultant specializing in diabetes, has warned of the dangers of exercising at night for diabetic patients.
Writing on his X account, Bukhari explained that nighttime exercise can expose diabetics to frequent and severe episodes of low blood sugar while sleeping.
He noted that this risk is particularly high for people with type 1 diabetes, and to a lesser extent for those with type 2 diabetes who use insulin or certain pancreas-stimulating medications.