Exercise

Regular physical exercise is crucial for your general health and fitness, regardless of the kind of diabetes you have. It's critical to match your insulin dosages with the meals you consume and the activities you do if you have type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Regular exercise may also aid in the prevention of heart attacks and strokes, as well as the reduction of cardiovascular risk factors and the promotion of general health.

Exercise can also help prevent the development of diabetes in people who have prediabetes.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) encourages people to get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic activity per week.

Because people's blood sugar levels might decrease during or after exercise, it's critical to monitor them, plan ahead, and be prepared to handle hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

You should test your blood sugar before, during, and after an exercise session to see how different forms of activity impact you. Increased exercise, for example, may need lowering your insulin dose or eating more carbohydrates before exercising in order to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range. Some activities induce rapid drops in blood sugar, whereas others do not.

Exercise Suggestions

It's critical to plan ahead and understand your body's usual response to exercise since insulin dosages must be balanced with the food you eat and your activity level.

Walking

Swimming

Weightlifting

Yoga/Pilates

Sports

Diabetic Research Institute