It also lowers your risk of heart disease, which is common in people who have diabetes. Regular exercise can also improve your overall health and well-being. Talk to your doctor about what exercise is right for you. Warm up before exercise and cool down after. If you haven't exercised in a while, start slowly and gradually increase the time and intensity.
Many doctors recommend aerobic exercise, like walking, jogging, aerobic dancing and bicycling.
It makes you breathe more deeply and makes your heart work harder. If you have problems with the nerves in your feet or legs, your doctor may want you to do exercises that are not hard on your feet, like swimming or chair exercises. Yes, but the benefits outweigh the risks. You may need to check your blood sugar level before and after exercising. If your glucose level is too low or too high before you exercise, don't start exercising until the level improves.