5 Effective Exercises For People With Diabetes

Do you get enough exercise? If you’re like an average Indian, the answer is no and that’s especially true for those of us with diabetes. We would rather live with insulin injections or a boxful of pills than taking out a few hours every day for exercise. With that in mind, we lists 5 great workouts for the diabetic people.

* Walking

Brisk walking done at a pace to raise the heart rate is an aerobic exercise, and studies show beneficial effects when people with diabetes participate in aerobic activities at least three days a week for a total of 150 minutes.

* Tai Chi

Tai chi, a series of movements performed in a slow and relaxed manner over 30 minutes, is an excellent choice of exercise for type 2 diabetes.

* Weight Training

Plan for resistance exercise or weight training at least twice a week as part of your diabetes management plan each session should include 5 to 10 different types of lifting involving the major muscle groups.

* Yoga

This can help lower body fat, fight insulin resistance, and improve nerve function all important when you have diabetes.

* Swimming

Swimming is another aerobic exercise and an ideal one for people with diabetes because it doesn’t put pressure on your joints.