Time magazine has just put out an article that should be read by all diabetics. In brief it lays out the importance of exercise in controlling type 2 diabetes.

If your a diabetic you have probably heard that you need to become proactive about controlling your diabetes. It is not an option to rely solely on discount diabetes supplies to control your diabetes, it is important to exercise. I know this from experience. I use to just think that my only option was to treat my diabetes, but I realized over time and experience that I could be proactive and play a role in controlling my health.

I am going to break down Exercise for Diabetics article below:

ANY EXERCISE IS BETTER THAN NONE

but, “not all exercise is created equal and that the combination of aerobic exercise and weight training is significantly better for controlling blood sugar than either alone. ” ( By SORA SONG, Time.com)

In a study conducted by University of Calgary and the University of Ottawa, diabetic patients (none who were regular exercisers) were divided into four groups: aerobic exercise, resistance training, a combination of both, or none.

Here is the real summary of the studies results:

The Association advises patients to exercise 30 minutes a day at least five days a week, and recommends routines similar to the ones Sigal studied: aerobic workouts (such as walking, swimming, biking), with weight training (with weights or bands) and practice in flexibility (gentle stretching to reduce the risk of exercise-related injuries). But before you hit the gym for the first time, Sigal cautions, see your doctor — particularly if you’re overweight, middle-aged or older, or have any other health issues, like smoking, high cholesterol or high blood pressure. You should get a stress test and make sure you create a safe workout program geared to your abilities.