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Your Exercise Rx
What
Should I Do? |
- Low-impact exercises such as swimming,
biking, walking, dancing or weight training.
- Add “recreational” activities
throughout the day (shopping, yard work,
and gardening).
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For
How Long? |
- 30 to 60 minutes of continuous exercise,
if possible.
- Include 2-5 minute warm-up and cool-down.
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How
Intense Should It Be? |
- “Fairly light” to “somewhat
hard.”
- Approx. 70% of Maximal Heart Rate – if
known.
- You should be able to talk (but not
sing) while exercising.
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How
Often Should I Exercise? |
- Daily! Think of it as medicine for
treating your diabetes. Aim for
5-7 days per week.
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Progression |
- Start at a comfortable speed and build
up gradually.
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When
Should I Exercise? |
- Same time each day, preferably after
a meal or snack.
- At a time that is most convenient for
you.
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Blood Sugar Management |
- Prevent “lows” through proper timing, monitoring, snacking, and/or insulin/medication reduction.
- Prevent “highs” by testing for ketones when blood sugar is over 240.
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