Take small steps when starting an exercise routine.
If you are a sedentary person, suddenly running 5km on the first day, you may have sore feet, blisters and easily get discouraged.
Instead, if you're new to exercise, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends starting slowly by walking 10 minutes a day at a comfortable pace.
As your fitness improves, gradually increase your walking time by 3-5 minutes each week, until you reach your goal of brisk walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
Choose a physical activity you enjoy.
You'll have an easier time sticking to your routine if the physical activity you choose fits your interests and abilities. For example, if you don't enjoy running on a treadmill, you'll have a harder time motivating yourself to exercise regularly.
However, if you love brisk walking outdoors, you can take advantage of this opportunity every day, as long as you dress appropriately for the weather. New activities also help keep your workouts interesting and engaging.
Schedule a specific workout
Make time to exercise a part of your daily schedule, especially if you’re always busy. Seeing your workout on your to-do list will remind you that it’s an important priority.
If necessary, you can break your workout into several parts, such as 10 minutes before work, 10 minutes during your lunch break, and 10 minutes after dinner.
Check your blood sugar before and after exercise
Testing your blood sugar before and after exercise helps you better understand the impact of exercise on your blood sugar control.
Also, keep a sugar cube or a juice box in your gym bag or locker to deal with hypoglycemia, if it occurs during exercise.
If you feel shaky or anxious, stop exercising immediately. In particular, consult your doctor about the appropriate level of exercise and how to prevent hypoglycemia when exercising.
