Diabetes And Exercise

Exercise and physical activity plays an important role in helping to manage Diabetes.

The link below provides general exercise advice for individuals with any type of Diabetes:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/exercise

The link below provides exercise advice for individuals on medication:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/exercise/blood-sugar-levels

Exercise improves a range of cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes including:

• Insulin sensitivity
• Blood glucose
• Blood pressure
• Lipid profile
• Vascular reactivity
• Cardiorespiratory fitness.

https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/3384/National-Exercise-Referral-NERS