Exercise is beneficial to the health of people
with both types of diabetes in two ways. First, exercise can take some
glucose out of the blood to use for energy during and after exercise,
which lowers blood glucose levels. Secondly, it helps delay or stop
large blood vessel and heart (cardiovascular) disease. Cardiovascular
disease is the leading killer of people with diabetes All people with
diabetes should exercise to counteract their increased risk of
cardiovascular disease, to reach and maintain a healthy weight, and to
enjoy themselves. An additional benefit for many people with diabetes is
that exercise, plus other healthy lifestyle habits, can help them
achieve good blood glucose control.
