Exceed your limits!” “Push through the pain!” “Find your goal and crush it!” This is the kind of talk you hear in the world of competitive athletes. But what about the everyday athlete, the person who just wants to exercise because it feels good and improves health?
Everyone enjoys perks from exercise, such as lower blood pressure, better weight control, and stronger bones—but it has special benefits for people with diabetes. Both cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise and strength training can lower blood glucose levels and decrease insulin resistance, which is one of the hallmarks of type 2 diabetes.
Setting goals can be extremely helpful in starting and maintaining a healthy exercise program, but these goals must be achievable and ultimately beneficial for your body. A good starting point is the 2018 exercise guidelines…
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Diabetes Self-Management (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2023