Moving more

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.

Diabetes and Exercise

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.

Exercise and Physical Activity: Healthy Living

This page discusses physical activity and exercise.

Exercise recommendations

This video outlines the recommended types and amounts of weekly exercise for adults.

Excarbs

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.

Physical Activity: the Impact on Blood Glucose

This resource explains how physical activity affects your blood glucose and what you should bear in mind before you start exercising.

Runsweet.com

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.