Your diabetes management plan is not complete without a focus on physical activity. Regular exercise helps you control your weight. And, it helps keep your blood glucose levels on target. Daily exercise also lowers your risk for heart disease and other serious complications of diabetes.
Learn how physical activity can improve your blood glucose levels, your weight, and your overall health.
Even small movements can greatly improve your health. Simple activity can also boost your mental outlook. And you may spend less money on your health care. Think of it this way: Small steps may take you a long distance.
Simple and small movements can get you started exercising. You don't need to join a gym to start moving. Make it easy on yourself and you'll be able to make exercising a habit. Slow, gentle, and easy is the way to begin to make exercising part of your life.
Being more active can help you manage your diabetes. The tips on this sheet can help you get the most from your exercise--and also help you stay safe.
Watch this to learn how Violet reacted after being diagnosed with diabetes, and how exercise helped her physically and emotionally.
Learn how activity helps your body directly lower your blood glucose.
Watch this to learn that any movement counts toward your activity goals of the day; it doesn't have to be 'exercise'.
Daily exercise can lower your blood sugar level, help you control your weight, and improve your circulation, blood pressure, and heart health. It can also give you more energy, make you stronger, and help relieve stress.
Learn several strategies you can use to increase your level of activity and discover which types of exercise are most enjoyable for you.
Watch this clip for tips and ideas for starting and sticking to a safe and regular exercise routine.
Tracking your fitness progress can help you improve your long-term health. Seeing how far you've come may motivate you to achieve more. Your healthcare provider can also use a record of any progress to help plan your treatment.
Learn how to make sure that your exercise goals, routine and intensity levels are safe.
Fitness has a special role for people who have diabetes. Being fit means becoming healthier by adding activity to your day. Here's what you need to know about getting started.
Learn the common symptoms of hypoglycemia, and strategies for avoiding and treating hypoglycemia before, during and after exercise.
Activity can help you control your weight, strengthen your body, and feel healthy. It also helps lower your risk of heart disease. Your healthcare team can help you find ways to increase your activity and exercise safely.
Like food and insulin, exercise plays a large role in managing your child's blood sugar.
