Fitness

Physical activity is essential for everyone's health and well-being. But for people with diabetes, regular exercise is especially important because working out boosts overall fitness while reducing blood glucose levels.

Ideally, adults 18 and over should get 30 minutes of physical activity on five or more days per week. Even if the 30 minutes is divided into smaller time periods during the day (for example, three separate 10-15 minutes of brisk walking), the health benefits are still significant.

Remember, exercise doesn’t have to be limited to sports or the gym. Activities such as gardening, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and a hard day’s window shopping can all help keep your diabetes in control.