TYPES OF ACTIVITIES
Exercise plays a very important role in managing blood
glucose levels in diabetes. It makes your insulin work more effectively
thus improving blood glucose levels. Advice from the doctor must be
taken before starting any exercise regime.1
There are different types of physical activity. You may
have heard few forms of activity such as— “aerobics”,
“cardio”, and “muscle strengthening”. These
exercises are part of a healthy lifestyle and have different effect on
your body.2
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY 1
AEROBIC EXERCISES 1,2
- Swimming
- Brisk Walk
- Cycling
- Jogging
- Zumba
- Pilates
- Yoga
STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES
- Weight
- Resistance bands
- Squats
- Lunges
- Push-ups
- Sit-ups
- Planks
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The recommendation is 30 minutes of moderate-to vigorous intensity
of exercise for at least 5 days a week or a total of 150 minutes per
week
- The activity should be spread out over at least 3 days during the
week and should not be skipped for more than 2 days together
SET A SMALL GOAL
Add 15 minutes each day until
you reach your goal.
- Before starting any exercise regime, one should take the
doctor's advice as certain exercises are contraindicated in case
of some diabetes related complications
- It is important to check blood glucose level before and after
exercise
- Do not check blood glucose level immediately after exercise.
Wait for the body to cool down and then monitor.