People with diabetes have many exercise options, and each type of exercise corresponds to a different intensity. For the same duration, calorie expenditure varies across individuals and exercise types.To provide a practical reference for exercise, the China Guidelines for Exercise Therapy in Diabetes recommend that patients with diabetes should aim to expend 300 kcal per […]
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Benefits of Exercise for People with Diabetes Go Beyond Blood Glucose Control
Exercise for people with diabetes not only helps control blood glucose but also provides other health benefits:① Promotes weight loss and helps maintain an ideal body weight;② Lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, helping regulate blood lipids;③ Enhances cardiopulmonary endurance;④ Increases muscle and vascular elasticity, helping to lower blood pressure;⑤ Improves blood circulation;⑥ Boosts self-confidence and […]
Walking Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients with Diabetes
“Diabetes is equivalent to cardiovascular disease.” Patients with diabetes, especially elderly patients, are familiar with this statement. According to international studies, the risk of myocardial infarction in people with diabetes alone is the same as in those with coronary heart disease alone. In fact, 70%–80% of patients with diabetes eventually die from end‑point events such […]
How to Exercise When Diabetes Coexists with Comorbidities
Diabetes seldom occurs alone. Besides elevated blood glucose, patients with diabetes often have comorbidities such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. If diabetes and its comorbidities are poorly controlled in the long term, various complications may develop, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic kidney disease, diabetic peripheral vascular disease, diabetic foot ulcers, diabetic eye disease, and diabetic cardiovascular […]
Regular Exercise and Healthy Diet for People with Diabetes
Regular exercise and a healthy diet are the foundation of diabetes management and require long‑term adherence.Exercise helps improve cardiorespiratory endurance, increase energy, enhance blood glucose control, reduce insulin resistance, optimize lipid profiles, lower blood pressure, and maintain a healthy body weight.Exercise should be suspended in cases of severe hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, proliferative retinopathy, etc.When blood […]
3 Walking Secrets to Better Lower Blood Sugar for People with Diabetes
Spring is here, and walking is one of the best natural ways to control blood sugar. But not all walking works equally well—using the right method makes every step safer and more effective.Research shows that about 10,000 steps per day significantly reduces the risk of death for people with diabetes.However, moderation is key.Overexercise can damage […]
Easy Ways for People with Diabetes to Increase Physical Activity in Daily Life
Do you find it difficult to set aside special time for exercise? Don’t worry! Here are practical tips to sneak exercise into your daily routine and increase activity effortlessly.Increase daily activitiesIf the distance is not too far, choose to walk instead of driving when running errands.For example: walk to buy groceries, walk to work.When driving […]
Precautions for People with Diabetes Before and After Exercise
Don’t rush into exercise — these details before and after exercise are critical. Let’s go through the key points.5 Details to Note Before Exercise 3 Details to Note During Exercise 3 Details to Note After Exercise
Three Principles of Scientific Exercise for People with Diabetes
Principle 1: Prioritize aerobic exercise, combined with resistance training and flexibility exercisesStudies have shown that patients who perform combined exercise achieve greater blood glucose reduction than those who do only aerobic or resistance exercise alone. Therefore, exercise routines should not be too limited. Here are practical aerobic and resistance exercises for people with diabetes:Aerobic exercise:Walking, […]
High-Intensity Interval Training: Effective for Lowering Blood Glucose and Time-Saving
Managing blood glucose is a long-term battle. In addition to medication and diet control, exercise is also a key component in lowering blood sugar.Today, I’d like to introduce an exercise method that is both effective for blood glucose control and time-saving — High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).What is High-Intensity Interval Training?Simply put, HIIT involves repeated short […]