Staying in Shape

Before You Start—First Consult Your Diabetes Team If you are not exercising regularly, or if it has been a long time since you have done so, first make sure you discuss your plans with your doctor, and have a medical exam before beginning regular exercise. Your health care team will be able to evaluate your diabetes control and cardiovascular fitness, recommend what types of exercise are best for you, and make possible adjustments to your meal plan or medication regimen prior to starting any activity. See how you can become more active to help improve your body’s ability to use insulin and to boost your overall health.

• Road Crew
  It starts with just one step. Form your own walking group — we'll show you how!

• Body Spotlight
  Learn how to tone and improve your abdominal muscles, back, legs, thighs, hips, biceps and triceps, buttocks and waist.

• Muscle Guide
  Wondering where your quads or obliques are? Check out this map of the human body’s key muscle areas.

Important Notice: Information provided is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.