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Just Do It: Diabetes and Exercise

	Introduction

 
Most people with diabetes are aware that regular physical activity helps to lower blood glucose levels. Convincing yourself that you need to exercise is the easy part. The hard part is figuring out what to do, how to add activity into your busy life, and how to keep up with your exercise plan.

	Getting Started

 
If you want to start by building more activity into your usual day, try these tips:

• Get up to change the TV channel rather than using the remote.
  
• Stand up and walk in place while watching television (or at least during commercials).
  
• Invest in a rebounder (mini-tram-poline) and jump while watching TV.
  
• Ride a stationary bike while you are watching TV, reading a book, or talking.
  
• Limit TV and computer use at home to no more than 2 hours per day or reduce it by 30 minutes daily.
  
• Look for ways to take more steps throughout the day.
  
• Try taking . . . [Full Text of this Article]

	Ramping It Up

	Aerobic Exercise

	Resistance Training

	Flexibility Training

	Where to Find Exercise Programs

	Sticking With It

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