Many professional groups and leading researchers from around the world were involved in the development of physical activity guidelines for Canadians, along with input from more than 700 national and international stakeholders.
Physical Activity
Balance exercises for people with diabetes
Balance exercises for people with diabetes have a number of benefits, including better posture, increased mobility, and reduced back and joint pain. Read this expert blog to learn more about balance exercises.
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.
Exercise and blood sugar control
When you exercise, your heart beats a little faster and you breathe a little harder. As well, your muscles use more glucose. Over time, all of these factors can help lower your blood sugar levels. It also makes the insulin in your body work better.
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.
Diabetes prevention exercise program
Starting a diabetes prevention exercise program isn’t as hard as you may think. Here are some tips on how to get moving to prevent diabetes issues.
