Being physically active helps you manage your diabetes because it increases your body’s sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that enables your cells to use blood sugar as fuel. Additionally, exercise lowers your risk of developing heart disease and nerve damage while assisting with blood sugar regulation.
- Some additional benefits include:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Losing weight, if needed
- Feeling happier
- Sleeping better
- Improving your memory
- Controlling your blood pressure
- Lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol
