In addition to blood glucose control and diet management, people with diabetes should also engage in appropriate exercise. To protect the cardiovascular system and reduce body fat, it is advisable to choose gentle, moderate, full-body aerobic exercises.
Suitable aerobic exercises include:Brisk walking, jogging, badminton, table tennis, cycling, Tai Chi, mountain climbing, swimming, etc.
The aerobic exercises listed above are easy for most people with diabetes to perform. They are also popular among healthy people in daily life, with high popularity and suitability for people of all age groups.Since different aerobic exercises have varying requirements for physical strength and fitness, people with diabetes can choose the most suitable ones based on their own condition.
These aerobic exercises not only protect the cardiovascular system but also help reduce fat, burn calories, and control body weight, making them highly suitable for people with diabetes.
However, intense exercise, competitive sports, and exercises involving bending over, lowering the head, squatting deeply, or holding breath are NOT recommended, such as:Sprinting, tug-of-war, soccer, basketball, heavy squats, etc.