"I found this article on EverydayHealth.com website and had to share it. If you just found out you have type 2 diabetes, it's a great way to start making positive changes on your fitness level. Adopting these positive habits of getting active and checking regularly can lead to the disease going into remission."
10 Exercise Safety Tips for Diabetes
Living with diabetes is no excuse for skipping out on exercise, but you do need to take certain precautions. Try these 10 expert tips on diabetes exercise safety.
Medically reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, MD
Exercising can help you control your blood sugar levels when you have diabetes, However, it’s important to follow diabetes exercise safety guidelines.
"Exercise and physical activity use blood glucose for fuel, allowing a decrease in blood glucose," says Karen Kemmis, PT, DPT, MS, CDE, a physical therapist and certified diabetes instructor at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Syracuse, N.Y., and a spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators. "Regular exercise can decrease the body's resistance to insulin." It also lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol and cardiovascular health, boosts emotional health, and improves balance.
