Get active!
Being active helps those living with Type 2 Diabetes. The goal is 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 minutes for youth five days a week. Breaking activity down into 10-minute increments may be easier for some, try (3) 10 minutes sessions. A complete activity routine includes activity, aerobic exercise, and strength training. For example, a brisk walk or swimming along with strength training, such as lifting light weights along with daily movement.
Here are some suggestions to add activity, aerobic exercise, and strength training to your schedule:
- Start with a check-up from your healthcare provider
- Take a 10-minute walk break at work
- Dance for 10 minutes, turn up the music
- Swim or take a water aerobics class
- Ride a bike outdoors or use a stationary bike
- Lift light weights at home
- Join a strength training class
- Other things I can do__________________________________________
Keep on target! Track your success by keeping a small journal or notebook. Remember, small changes have big effects on health.
The benefits of activity you will receive are:
- Lower blood glucose levels
- Stronger heat and bones
- Weight loss
- Better circulation
- Lowered risk of chronic disease
http://extension.illinois.edu/diabetes2/