Regular physical activity is important to help meet diabetes management goals. There are four main types of physical activity.
Time and type of exercise
The last two rules of the F.I.T.T. principle relate to time and type of exercise.
Common blood tests for people with diabetes
Many people with diabetes, in addition to taking medications for their diabetes, also take prescription medications for their other health problems such as hypertension, high cholesterol or hypothyroidism.
Exercise Intensity: How to Measure it?
Dr. Michael Sarin explains 3 well-known ways you can use to assess your exercise intensity – the Karvonen Formula, the RPE Scale and the Talk Test.
Managing diabetes with insulin
Insulin is one of the many tools that are used to manage diabetes. People living with type 1 diabetes must take insulin, as their bodies are no longer able to produce it. People living with type 2 diabetes may be prescribed insulin to help control their blood sugar more effectively.
Managing low blood sugar with type 1 diabetes
Low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, can result when the body has too much insulin.
