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
Can people with diabetes consume sports drinks?
Sports drinks are fluid-replacement beverages. They were developed to provide a quick and convenient way to hydrate and fuel the body for optimal exercise performance. The following tips can help you decide if you may benefit from a sports drink.
8 cold weather exercise tips
Do you ever wonder whether it’s safe for people with diabetes to exercise in winter? Check out these 8 cold weather exercise tips to help you or your family member with diabetes stay safe and healthy in cold weather
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?
What is resistance exercise and why is it important to people with diabetes?
All physical activity is good for people with diabetes, but different types of exercise can present different benefits. The two main types of exercise are aerobic exercise and resistance exercise.
Exercise management for type 1 diabetes
It can be difficult for people with type 1 diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels during periods of exercise. Read this article to learn about exercise management in type 1 diabetes.
