When you have diabetes, every step you take towards improving your health is an important one. Don't wait till tomorrow to develop an exercise program to manage your diabetes.

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Diabetes Tip #6

Enjoy Your Exercise

If choose a type of exercise that you ENJOY doing, you will be more likely to do it! Exercise does not have to be a sweaty chore you hate. In fact, it's best if you choose an activity you'll look forward to. Check with your doctor or diabetes educator first, especially if you have any complications such as neuropathy, and then get to it. Modify your exercise program as needed. Here are a list of exercise favorites that many people enjoy - maybe you can , too:

walking (slow or fast, pace doesn´t matter, just the length of time)
jogging gently
dancing (folk, expressive, creative, belly dance)
bicycling
swimming
water exercise
volleyball, basketball, nerf ball
gardening
walking around the mall

Only an activity that actually gets you up and off the couch will earn you the health benefits, and better blood sugars, of exercise.

Diabetes Tip #1
Walking with a friend... what could be better? Morning exercise is recommended.

Diabetes Tip #2
As a diabetic, you must always keep yourself well hydrated, and water is best.

Diabetes Tip #3
Diabetic foot complications are the number one cause of nontraumatic foot amputations in the United States.

More Diabetes Tips:

Diabetes Tip #4
Candy or toys?

Diabetes Tip #5
Feed a cold.

Diabetes Tip #6
Enjoy your exercise.

Diabetes Tip #7
Hyperglycemia?

Diabetes Tip #8
Your sweet tooth.

Diabetes Tip #9
Pre-diabetes?

Diabetes Tip #10
I hate to exercise.

Diabetes Tip #11
Still hate to exercise.

Diabetes Tip #12
Handful of nuts.

Diabetes Tip #13
Anyone can have diabetes.

Before your next visit to one of our clinics, read more about how to live with diabetes. Then, let our professionals help you get a handle on your diabetic condition.

About Diabetes
-- Type 1 Diabetes
-- Type 2 Diabetes
-- Gestational Diabetes
-- Pre-diabetes
-- Diabetes and Your Heart
-- Diabetes and Women

Diabetes and Nutrition
-- A Diabetic Diet
-- Diabetes and Dining Out
-- Diabetes and Desserts
-- Food Labels and Diabetes
-- Diabetes and Holidays

Diabetic Lifestyle
-- Diabetes and Exercise
-- Diabetes and Weight Loss

Before Diabetes Hits
-- Pre-diabetes
-- Delaying Diabetes
-- Preventing Diabetes

Living with Diabetes
-- Emergency Readiness
-- Diabetes Health Care
-- Health Care Team
-- Diabetes Resources

Diabetes in Children
-- Diabetes Management
-- Diabetic Food Schedule
-- Diabetes in Teens
-- Diabetes at School
-- Parenting a Diabetic