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Diabetes Exercise: Walking

➢ By Dr Jedha & DMP Nutritionists | 4 Comments
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  • Walking for Exercise
  • Benefits of Walking
  • Exercise helps Insulin and Blood Sugar

Welcome to Fitness Friday! Where we help provide exercise options and motivation to move more. This is a new thing we’ve added to the DMP blog because so many people kept asking about it. Your wish is our command. :)

As the name suggests, we’re aiming for a Fitness Friday post every single week. Be sure to Click Here to get the weekly updates.

Although many people hype up the need for hardcore long winded exercise routines as the best thing to do, is it really?

Well, perhaps it’s okay for some. But what if your stress levels are already hitting the roof? What if you have physical limitations? What if you’re unfit and simply don’t have the strength or energy to go all for nothing?

Then, walking for exercise may be the best option for you.

And, when it comes to diabetes and exercise, walking is the very best option for many people.

Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise: Walking and it's benefits

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Sometimes doing hardcore long winded workouts can be contradictory for people, resulting in hypoglycemia or increased tiredness and fatigue.

In any case you want to start slow with exercise, with something like walking.

Walking for Exercise

Walking is one of the best ways to get exercise. You don’t need anything special, just a good pair of walking shoes and the desire to enjoy it.

You don’t have to learn how to do it. It can be done almost anywhere. There is no need for an expensive gym membership. It’s low impact, meaning people of all ages can do it. And, we all need more fresh air.

Walking for exercise is easy, and if you work it into your routine, you’ll probably stick to it.

Walking still provides loads of health benefits, too!

Benefits of Walking

A regular walking routine can help you:

  • Lower blood sugar
  • Can help lower sudden high readings
  • Increase your energy level
  • Lose weight
  • Ease depression
  • Provide a means of relaxation
  • Elevate your mood
  • Reduce the risk of stroke
  • Lower your risk of some cancer and Alzheimer’s
  • Reduce your risk for heart disease
  • Help lower blood pressure

Exercise helps Insulin and Blood Sugar

Exercise helps insulin do it’s job better, lower and keeping blood sugar levels more stable.

How Insulin Works

Featured Image Credit: What is Diabetes via KUMC.edu

Even if you do other kinds of workouts, walking is still great to add to the mix.

If you’re just getting started with exercise, start slow. Then, as you increase your fitness, aim for 30 minutes per day.

And, be sure to follow these general exercise tips to ensure any concerns you may have regarding exercise.

What exercise are you doing right now? Does it include walking? Leave your comments below.

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  1. Robert Cooper

    11/01/2019 at 2:41 am

    I always loved walking and never thought of it as exercise. But now I live permanently in the tropics every day is around 35 degrees (C) and roads and ways are not smooth. I have bought a treadmill and manage to use it, but find it really boring — and need a shower after. For reasons of other people around, I can’t play music at the same time and find myself concentrating on the distance and time. It’s a chore not a pleasure.

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  2. Leisa Moten

    01/12/2018 at 11:25 pm

    Walking is the only exercise that I have ever enjoyed. When I first started I couldn’t walk but about a tenth of a mile. But keeping at it and increasing distance slowly I now can walk miles at a time. I love being outside and taking in the beauty of creation and my dogs are definitely enjoying it. I have found that when I walk I actually have a easier time controlling my cravings. Easy, cheap, and effective. Love it!

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    • Jedha

      01/15/2018 at 3:33 pm

      Wonderful Leisa! It’s one of my favorite forms of exercise too, very therapeutic!

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      • Valerie

        08/08/2022 at 1:15 pm

        I just love walking.

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