This article reports the current view that appropriate exercise is essential for many visually impaired persons with diabetes. It lists precautions for the visually impaired person with diabetes and specifies who should not exercise, explains “diabetes-specific” benefits of exercise, states the format of a safe workout, and includes an example of a successful exerciser.
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