Take a walk to talk. Join a mall walking club. Park further from entrances for extra walking. Take a water exercise or aerobics class. Ride a stationary bike while watching television, reading a book, or listening to music.
Exercise is helpful in diabetes management as well as overall health.
Medication For some people, meal planning, exercise, and weight loss successfully bring blood glucose levels into a normal range. However, for others, medicine may be necessary in addition to lifestyle changes to effectively lower blood glucose levels. Control of glucose levels is crucial in preventing the onset or delaying the progression of diabetic complications such as eye disease and blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, and lower-extremity amputation. With the use of any medication, it is important to discuss side effects and drug interactions with your doctor. Blood sugar is most effectively controlled when meal planning and exercise are used as well.