Easy do-at-home exercise for diabetes patients
Two series of 8 push-ups
Three series of 15 squats
Two series of 15 crunches
8-12 reps of lunges
Two series of 15 forward flexes
Two series of 20 Jumping Jacks
(Household object such as bottles filled with water can also be used)1
Make sure to adapt exercise intensity based on your ability and fitness level.1
Also, monitor your health before, during and after exercise.1
Reference:
1. International Diabetes Federation. Home-based exercise for people with diabetes. Available from https://www.idf.org/aboutdiabetes/what-is-diabetes/covid-19-and-diabetes/home-based-exercise. Accessed on March 28, 2020.
2. WebMd.10 Muscle Moves to Help Tame Diabetes. Available from https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/ready-to-lower-17/slideshow-diabetes-strength-training. Accessed on March 30,2020.