Actually there are a few specialties when it comes to Nick Jones and diabetes. First one is that he has type one diabetes that needs extensive attentions. If someone has type one diabetes, then they need to be very careful of their condition and so they can have a normal life. What is normal to us is not normal to Nick Jones. He is a performer so his requirements to become normal are totally different from ours. As a performer, he needs to very energetic on the stage performing for hours. This requires high levels of blood sugar level for sustaining the energy. When the performer is a diabetic, the situation becomes worst. To become energetic, he needs more blood sugar and since he is a diabetic, he cannot afford to have high levels of blood sugar. So then, how does he manage his condition? That is why Nick Jones case is a special case in the work of diabetes.

When people become victims of diabetes, they try to minimize their social activities and try to be cornered. They keep away from the lifestyle that they used to follow. But in the case of Nick Jones, he continued his lifestyle while controlling his condition of diabetes thoroughly. This is one good example for youngsters, which shows that diabetes is not the end of their active lifestyle. Since Nick Jones is a performer, he takes extreme measurements to control his condition. As media says, he pricks his fingers twelve times a day to make sure he does not exceed the limits of blood sugar levels. There is a dedicated team (including health professionals) of Nick Jones team when he performs on stage. This is just for making sure that he is safe at any given moment. Nick Johns revels that he uses a catheter and an insulin pump while he performs for keeping the insulin levels stabilized.

As Nick Jones has said in one of the media interviews, he has had an emotional breakdown when he first heard the news about his condition. Then he has made his mind to fight against it and achieve what he wanted to achieve. Now he has become a strong advocate for fighting against diabetes and asks others not to themselves get down due to diabetes. So, Nick Jones diabetes story is one of the inspiring stories of fighting against diabetes.

However you are suffering from type 1 diabetes and are worried about it. With the release of specific hormones there are more than ordinary changes in the diabetic mother’s blood sugar very quickly. You should keep a close watch on your blood sugar. If your blood sugar goes up very fast you must act fast.

We all know that exercises have an important role to play in the sugar level of your body. The problems that you were facing earlier may get aggravated. If you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before hand then exercises hold a very important part in your pregnancy. It is actually advisable to plan your pregnancy. Don’t go for sudden pregnancy. When you plan your pregnancy you get an opportunity to bring your blood sugar level to normal range.

Before your pregnancy is due you must have already embarked on an exercise regime. It could be walking, cycling; swimming etc. In any case you must not be doing any vigorous exercises. Now that you have become pregnant you obviously won’t embark on any new regime but you should actually consult a doctor before starting any new type of exercise. Only a qualified medical practitioner can guide you regarding your exercise routines and how much can the exercise regime affect you.

Normally speaking, light exercises like walking or taking a stroll don’t do any harm as such but if you develop any complications like bleeding or a low lying uterus then it is best that you consult your doctor before starting or doing any type of physical activity. They will provide you with the appropriate guidelines keeping in mind the condition of your baby and you. As it is, normal people need care and guidance during pregnancy but if you are suffering from diabetes of any type, say type 1 or type 2, or gestational diabetes, you need more frequent visits to the doctor and more specialized guidance.

The exercises which others can safely do during pregnancy need medical approval if you suffer from various other problems like hypertension (high blood pressure), any type of kidney, eye, or heart problems, any type of damage to the nerves and any damage to the large or small blood vessels. These problems may indicate that the sugar level in your blood has gone up. The doctor may have to adjust the insulin dose accordingly.

However generally speaking since exercises have a deep impact during pregnancy with diabetes type 1 and it is always advisable to go for low intensity exercises like swimming, low level aerobics, walking etc. You should not start any new strenuous exercises and always consult a doctor.