This Diabetes Action Month, one of our subthemes is Movement Matters. Being active helps with diabetes control. Exercise lowers your blood glucose levels, increases your energy, reduces stress, and can be a fun way to make friends.
Regular physical activity doesn’t mean exercising to become an Olympic athlete! Moderate exercise done most days of the week is best – try walking for 20 to 30 minutes each day. Shorter bursts (5 or 10-minute blocks that add up to 30 minutes daily) work just as well. A good trick is to find a physical activity you enjoy and put a little more effort into it each day, like swimming, mowing the lawns or taking the dog for a walk. It’s never too late to start increasing your level of physical activity.*
Get moving this Diabetes Action Month with Sneaker Friday (November 18). It’s a great reason to get your sneakers on and get active, in support of Diabetes New Zealand.
*If you have any complications of diabetes, a history of heart disease, or diabetes for more than 8 years, you should get a thorough medical check before increasing your level of physical activity.
