Health Risks

• Diabetes can present many challenges and lead to dangerous health problems. Some of these problems include seizures, loss of vision, heart problems, weight gain, blood flow issues and loss of limbs. Many of the complications of diabetes can even lead to death.
  
  

Exercise Benefits

• The CDC explains that exercising can have helpful benefits for people with diabetes such as lowering blood glucose levels, reduce weight and help to prevent heart and blood flow problems.
  
  

Exercise Types

• Aerobic exercise works by increasing insulin sensitivity whereas resistance or weight training exercises increase the muscle's ability to absorb insulin, both of which can help manage insulin and decrease dependency on medication.
  
  

Ability to Exercise

• Before starting an exercise plan, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that patients be thoroughly checked by a doctor for health problems such as retinopathy, kidney disorders, high blood pressure and cardiovascular trouble, which may change the type of activities a person can participate in.
  
  

Foot-care and Exercise

• With poor circulation and increased risk of prolonged infection as concerns for people with diabetes, foot care is an essential preventative measure that should be particularly attended to when exercising says Simple Fitness Solutions. Proper footwear such as well fitting, comfortable shoes and smooth, dry socks are important along with checking regularly for sores, cuts, ingrown toenails and athlete's foot, which can increase during regular exercise.