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Enroll in the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program and let us guide you through your first year with type 2 diabetes.

Fitness

   

Exercise, or physical activity, includes anything that gets you moving, such as walking, dancing, or working in the yard. Regular physical activity is important for everyone, but it is especially important for people with diabetes and those at risk for diabetes.

That doesn't mean you need to run a marathon or bench-press 300 pounds. The goal is to get active and stay active by doing things you enjoy, from gardening to playing tennis to walking with friends. Wondering how much activity you should be doing and what your options are?

Here are some ideas to help you get moving and start making exercise part of your daily routine.


 

Physical Activity is Important

Regular activity is a key part of managing diabetes along with proper meal planning, taking medications as prescribed, and stress management.

Types of Activity

Find out what activities we recommend for people with diabetes and how you can incorporate more movement into your day.

Get Started Safely

If you have never been active or have not been active for a while, it is important to start slowly and check with your health care provider.

Exercising With Diabetes Complications

If you want to know more about exercising safely with specific diabetes complications, check out our chart.

Get and Stay Fit

It’s easy to start an exercise routine once you’ve decided it’s time for a change, but keeping it up is a challenge for many people.

Exercise & Type 1 Diabetes

With type 1, it’s very important to balance your insulin doses with the food you eat and the activity that you do.

Monitoring for Kids

This mom says better control is just part of a CGM's value.

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