Sport
Pick a sport or situation to see just that guidance.
A child with diabetes can do all the hobbies other children do. The effect of exercise on blood sugar is individual, though, so always agree exact amounts and adjustments with your own clinic.
Measure blood sugar before training; aim for around 6–8 mmol/l at the start · Under 4 mmol/l → always have a snack befo…
Diabetesliitto's exercise page mentions football as an example of a sport that builds stamina for 7–17-year-olds. There…
There is no separate chapter on ice hockey in the sources, but long ice sessions fit Diabetesliitto's model for 'strenu…
Swimming is mentioned in the sources as one of the activities that supports stamina. There is no separate guidance on h…
Showering, bathing and the sauna fall under the same 'pump off' logic as swimming. Heat and moisture can damage the pum…
Dance and running are mentioned in the examples in the activity guidelines. In a long or heavy session blood sugar can…
A short PE lesson is its own situation: you do not always need the 'long-session model', but the teacher needs to know…
Aerobic exercise increases insulin sensitivity all the way into the next night, especially after evening-weighted exerc…
Sources: diabetes.fi (Diabetesliitto, the Finnish Diabetes Association) and terveyskyla.fi (Diabetestalo / Lastentalo). This app does not replace the individual instructions you receive from your clinic. Insulin doses, correction factors and sick-day rules are always agreed with your own care team.