For a lot of type two diabetics it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise. This isn’t because of laziness or lack of will, it’s often because the condition have left you with decreased mobility due to consistent pain or strain. It’s not pleasant and in many cases these diabetics will shun exercise and in doing so worsen their mobility.
Doctors recommend exercise for type two diabetics and in actuality, it can be used to help regain some of the mobility which diabetes may have take away from you. If you start with low impact exercise like water aerobics or similar aquatic based movements as the water will help cushion any strain you’re putting on your body and make the exercise much easier on you.
It’s important you discuss any exercises which are more on the strenuous side with a diabetes educator or doctor. This is because exercising can change your blood-sugar levels in ways you might not expect and as such it’s important that you pick the best exercise for you.