Exercise plays a key role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for everyone, but it is particularly crucial for individuals with diabetes. Therefore, understanding how to manage physical injuries caused by exercise is essential.
Walking: the easy way to lower blood sugar and boost health
Since you are reading this article on a website about living with diabetes, I’m sure you know the importance of exercising regularly. You might think of exercise as something difficult that requires lots of time, effort and planning.
What is moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise?
Diabetes Canada and the Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Adults recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise per week, but what does moderate-to-vigorous-intensity exercise mean?
Best fitness gear for those with diabetes: endless options!
At Diabetes Care Community, a frequent complaint we hear when it comes to starting a fitness program is the overwhelming variety and choice of exercise equipment. It’s hard to know what to buy and how much to spend. We created this handy guide for you to simplify the process.
Simple habit changes that make exercising easier
I’m sure I’m not the first (or even the tenth!) person to tell you that exercise is a critical tool for managing diabetes. If you exercise regularly, great! If not, what’s stopping you? Lack of time? Motivation?
Rucking: our favourite new exercise trend
Rucking is the simple act of taking extra weight along for a walk. It has evolved out of hiking, and it is a fantastic way to add more intense cardiovascular exercise to your routine while enjoying all the benefits of walking.