Your physical activity plan Physical activity is important to your health and blood sugar control. Even a small increase in activity can make a big difference. Your activity plan and your meal plan work together. Being active can help to: Lower your blood sugar Reduce your need for many diabetes medicines or help your body use insulin better Improve your heart health Manage your weight If that isn’t enough, being active can also: Strengthen your bones and muscles Give you energy Relieve stress Improve how you look and feel Talk with your diabetes care team about how your physical activity, your eating plan, and your medicines work together to help you manage your diabetes.
A quick tip Think about why being physically active is important to you and the benefits you’ll get from being active. Do what you can and gradually build up from there.
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