A prediabetes exercise program can help you prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Read about exercise programs for people with prediabetes in this expert blog.
Physical Activity
Staying active in cold weather
Many people with diabetes manage to follow the physical activity recommendations by staying active and exercising during the summer months, but find it much harder to stay active in cold weather.
Exercise guidelines for Canadians
Many professional groups and leading researchers from around the world were involved in the development of physical activity guidelines for Canadians, along with input from more than 700 national and international stakeholders.
Balance exercises for people with diabetes
Balance exercises for people with diabetes have a number of benefits, including better posture, increased mobility, and reduced back and joint pain. Read this expert blog to learn more about balance exercises.
How much exercise is needed?
Learn how regular physical activity can improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin for those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Exercise and blood sugar control
When you exercise, your heart beats a little faster and you breathe a little harder. As well, your muscles use more glucose. Over time, all of these factors can help lower your blood sugar levels. It also makes the insulin in your body work better.