Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise

 

Exercise is very important in managing type 2 diabetes. Combining diet, exercise, and medicine (when prescribed) can help control your weight and blood sugar level.
Exercise helps control type 2 diabetes by:

• Improving your body’s use of insulin
• Burning excess body fat, helping to decrease and control weight (decreased body fat results in improved insulin sensitivity)
• Improving muscle strength
• Increasing bone density and strength
• Lowering blood pressure
• Helping to protect against heart and blood vessel disease by lowering ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and increasing ‘good’ HDL cholesterol
• Improving blood circulation and reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke
• Increasing energy level and enhancing work capacity
• Reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and releasing tension and anxie

Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise