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15 Exercise Tips for People With Type 2 Diabetes

Get a move on

Exercise is safe—and highly recommended—for most people with type 2 diabetes, including those with complications. Along with diet and medication, exercise will help you lower blood sugar and lose weight.

However, the prospect of diving into a workout routine may be intimidating. If you're like many newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics, you may not have exercised in years.

If that's the case, don't worry: It's fine to start slow and work up. These tips will help you ease back into exercise and find a workout plan that works for you.
Try quick workouts

As long as you're totaling 30 minutes of exercise each day, several brief workouts are fine, says George Griffing,