Reviewed by: Dr Nikita Toshi
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Brisk walking is beneficial for people with diabetes as it helps tone the leg muscles and burn calories.
If your joints hurt, try gentle exercises like cycling to stay fit without stressing your joints.
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Water workouts, like swimming involve multiple muscles and joints. It is also relaxing and refreshing.
Dance not not helps move multiple joints and burn calories but also it known to be an effective stress buster.
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Lifting weights and doing strength exercises build muscles, which burn more calories daily. Good muscle tone facilitates the action of insulin to manage blood sugar levels.
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Using resistance bands for exercise is good for joints and muscles tone. This helps build up strength.
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Pilates are known to be beneficial for diabetic people. Good muscle tone and movement supports blood glucose regulation.
Yoga can help people with diabetes manage blood sugar, cholesterol, improve sleep, and may lift up the mood.