FITNESS
Get started on an exercise routine today!
Regular exercise is important for everyone, but it is especially so if you have diabetes. Regular exercise helps control the amount of sugar in the blood and increases levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. It also burns excess calories and fat to help you achieve optimal weight. However, exercise doesn’t necessarily mean spending hours at the gym or running for miles. It can mean many kinds of physical activity. Choose an activity that you enjoy, or try a new activity!
Simple day to day activities may include
- Walking
- Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
- Gardening
- Dancing
- Biking
- Vacuuming
- Swimming
Do some physical activity each day. Start with 5 to 10 minutes and then add more time, or exercise for 10 minutes 3 times a day.
It is important to work with your physician to create an exercise program that is right for you.
Remember you can fight diabetes only with diet and exercise.
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