When you have diabetes, low-impact exercise is one of the best forms of physical activity to keep your blood sugar levels under control. Here’s a look at some of the benefits of low-impact exercise for diabetes.
Physical Activity
How much exercise is needed?
Learn how regular physical activity can improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin for those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes and exercise for seniors
While scanning the discussion forum of Diabetes Care Community, I came across a post: My dad is 74 with type 2. His doctor says he should be exercising. Well probably he should but hes never really been a sporty or physically active kind of person. How can you make someone change at that age?
Understanding the Effects of Exercise on Blood Glucose
During exercise, glucose is the body’s primary source of energy. Blood glucose (sugar) response to exercise depends on whether the body needs fuel quickly or gradually.
Best foods to eat after a workout to keep blood sugar stable
After a workout, you might have noticed that your blood sugar tends to increase or decrease, depending on the activity you do.
Zone 2 Exercises and Diabetes
I wouldn’t be surprised if you have come across the concept of training zones recently. The idea is that as exercise intensity increases (as measured by your heart rate going up), you enter a new zone.
