Being physically active while taking GLP-1 medication can support your overall health, help maintain muscle strength, and improve energy and wellbeing. Finding ways to move that feel manageable and enjoyable can also help you build healthy habits that last.
Most people treat their Type 2 diabetes with medication, diet and exercise. But some people are able to stop taking medication and put their diabetes into remission. This can be life-changing.
People with diabetes are encouraged to exercise regularly for better blood glucose control and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Additional benefits of exercise include a healthier heart, better weight control and stress management.
This page contains useful tips on how to maintain a healthy balanced diet.
This page describes two ways used to calculate if you are a healthy weight: BMI and waist circumference. These are used to work out if you are underweight, a healthy weight or overweight and any potential impact your weight has on your health.
This page discusses physical activity and exercise.
This video outlines the recommended types and amounts of weekly exercise for adults.
This page gives advice on how to get started if you want to lose weight.
A site that aims to help people with diabetes using insulin to feel comfortable with taking up exercise – covers the basic rules for most people living with diabetes.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a very common problem where fat builds up in the liver. It is often linked to being overweight and conditions such as type 2 diabetes.. MASLD can lead to long term liver damage and other health issues, but making healthy lifestyle changes can stop or even reverse it.
This resource explains how physical activity affects your blood glucose and what you should bear in mind before you start exercising.
This page provides detailed advice on exercise and physical activity with type 1 diabetes.
A site for people with diabetes with a focus on sport, providing information on diabetes and sport as well as other issues that people with diabetes may experience.
Having type 1 diabetes shouldn't stop you from taking part in extreme sports, however, it does mean that you have to be a bit more prepared and plan for the unexpected. Martin Draper talks about his experiences with having type 1 diabetes and participating in extreme sports.
This page discusses strategies for weight loss, including different eating plans and tips for getting off to a good start.
Through this course, we aim to give you information about what people with type 1 diabetes need to consider when exercising. It explains how exercise impacts blood glucose and how to manage blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise.