Help your Diabetes with Exercise
January 19th, 2011 -- Posted in diabetes information | No Comments »Physical activity is critical in the management of Diabetes.
The general recommendation is to exercise 3-5 times per week. If you are not physically active, here are some recommendations:
- Take the stairs not the lift or escalator.
- Stand whilst talking on the phone.
- Rather than emailing or phoning a friend or colleague, walk to their home or office.
- Take a walk at lunchtime.
- Park your car at the far end of the car park, or get off the bus one stop earlier.
- Find a walking partner and walk for at least 30 minutes a day.
Start slowly, build up gradually, make it enjoyable so that you will continue and make exercise part of your daily life.
**Before beginning an exercise programme, discuss with your GP or Practice Nurse the limitations or precautions you should take.