As an individual living with diabetes, you are constantly hearing about the important role that physical activity plays in maintaining optimum health.
Exercise planning
If you are new to exercise, you likely have a lot of questions about where to start. This may include questions such as:
- How much exercise is needed?
- When is the best time to exercise?
- What are the health benefits of exercise?
- Are insulin adjustments required when you exercise?
- Are there tips for exercising in extreme weather – very cold or very hot temperatures?
- What are some tips for making an exercise plan?
Don’t just sit there! The benefits of keeping active
By now you’ve no doubt heard that sitting is bad for you. But wait, you exercise so you needn’t worry about the harms of sedentary living, right?
Fitting physical activity into a working day
The tips and ideas in this article are intended not only for people living with diabetes but also for anyone with jobs in the workplace.
Physical activity and keeping the motivation
Participants in the Diabetes, Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle Program at Toronto Rehab were discussing how they planned to stay motivated, once they finished the program. Here are a few highlights that I think you will find inspiring
Simple habit changes that make exercising easier
I’m sure I’m not the first (or even the tenth!) person to tell you that exercise is a critical tool for managing diabetes. If you exercise regularly, great! If not, what’s stopping you? Lack of time? Motivation?
At home exercise
There are lots of resistance and cardio exercises you can do at home. Many of these exercises require minimal equipment and offer maximum benefits!
