Get up, get movingand be safe.
Here’s what happens when you exercise, plus tips on how to start moving and keep moving.
How does activity affect blood sugars?
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Here’s how to get going!
Exercise Tips for Diabetes
This all sounds great, right?
The answer may be “Yes!”
for some, but not everyone is naturally inclined to love exercise.
Afterward, do some light stretches, which will help you improve your flexibility.
Remember: it’s OK if you’re not dripping with sweat after your activity.
Exercising vigorously is not guaranteed to make a good workout, and it can backfire.
Fit this in two times per week.
“Maintaining muscle mass helps your body process and store carbohydrates more effectively,” says Colberg.
The app7 Minute Workoutis a really good (and quick!)
introduction to body-weight exercise.
Each exercise is timed, so you’ve got the option to perform it at your own pace.
you might even refine your search further to find workouts specifically catering to people with diabetes.
Check your glucose before exercise and then again within an hour of stopping.
