Regular exercise has an important role in diabetes management by helping to control blood sugar levels, improve heart health, aid with weight control, and increase overall well-being. The document recommends aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility exercises at a low to moderate intensity for 20-60 minutes, 3-7 times per week depending on the type of diabetes. Guidelines include checking blood sugar levels before exercise, eating a snack beforehand for prolonged sessions, and exercising at the same time each day with consistent intensity levels.

1. EXERCISE IN DIABETES
MANAGEMENT
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2. INTRODUCTION
Regular, controlled exercise has a very
important role to play in diabetes
management. Exercise has the potential to
control diabetes through non-medical means,
reduce the severity of the disease, and
significantly reduce the risk of long- term
complications.
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3. BESIDES BOOSTING ENERGY
LEVELS, EXERCISE LEADS TO:
 Improved blood sugar control
 Improved heart health
 Improved weight control
 It healps to build stamina and provides a
sence of well being.
 It tones up the body and improves blood
circulation.
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4. TYPES OF EXERCISE
 Aerobic exercise:- dancing,swimming or
water exercises, playing tennis, stationary
bicycle indoors.
 Strenght- training:- training with weight,
elastic bands,
 Flexibility exercises:-walking, swimming
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5. EXERCISE INTENSITY, FREQUENCY
AND DURATION:
 INTENSITY:- Should be low to moderate
 FREQUENCY:- for IDDM five to seven days
a week and for NIDDM four to five days a
week.
 DURATION:- for IDDM 20-30 minutes per
session and for NIDDM 40-60 minutes per
session.
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6. EXERCISE GUIDELINES
 Check blood glucose levels frequently or
before exercising
 Exercise one to two hours after meal
 Consume a carbohydrate snack before and
during prolonged exercise.
 Initiate the exercise programme gently and
build it up gradually under doctor’s advise.
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7. EXERCISE GUIDELINES
 Exercise should be done regularly and
preferably at the same time of the day.
 Intensity of exercise should not vary too
much from day to day.
 Do not exercise if blood sugar values are
high and if diabeties is not under control.
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8. Exercise tips
 Wear correct footwear
 Avoid dehydration
 Test blood glucose before and after exercise,
if possible
 Know the symptoms of low blood sugar
 Know when to stop
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