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.
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
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?
Do the activity guidelines apply for kids with diabetes?
As described in our article about the New activity and non-activity guidelines for kids, the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (CPAG) recommend that children over five should get at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise each day. But many parents are unsure whether these guidelines can be safely applied for youth with type 1 diabetes.
The 4 types of physical activity
Regular physical activity is important to help meet diabetes management goals. There are four main types of physical activity.
Ideas for getting active as a family
Being physically active is always easier when you do it with others. Get ideas on how you can keep active as a family throughout the year.
