Exercises to Avoid for People with Diabetes

 While exercise is important for people with diabetes, there are some exercises that may not be suitable for everyone. Here are some exercises to avoid or be cautious of if you have diabetes:

1. High-impact, strenuous, or prolonged weight-bearing activities such as running on a treadmill, jumping/hopping, or exercising in heat or cold weather
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2. Strenuous activity and heavy lifting for those with high blood pressure
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3. Exercises that put excessive pressure on the feet, such as high-impact aerobics or running, for those with diabetic neuropathy or foot ulcers
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4. Exercises that require holding your breath, such as weightlifting or isometric exercises, for those with high blood pressure or heart disease
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5. Exercises that require sudden or jerky movements, such as basketball or tennis, for those with diabetic retinopathy or other eye problems
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It is important to talk with your healthcare team before starting a new physical activity routine, especially if you have other health problems. Your healthcare team will tell you a target range for your blood glucose level and suggest how you can be active safely

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.Remember that regular exercise has many benefits for people with diabetes, including lowering blood glucose levels, improving insulin sensitivity, reducing body fat, and lowering the risk for heart disease. Aerobic exercise and resistance training are both effective forms of exercise for people with diabetes

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itations:

[1] https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/fitness/getting-started-safely/exercising-diabetes-complications

[2] https://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/living-with/top-diabetes-exercise-mistakes-how-avoid-them/

[3] https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/exercise-guidelines

[4] https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/diabetes-and-exercise

[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/top-exercises

[6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2992225/

[7] https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/active.html