No matter what your overall health picture looks like, any health care provider will tell you how important it is to stay physically active and exercise on a regular basis. This is especially true if you’re living with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes. Exercise can help you manage your blood sugar levels by decreasing your body’s insulin resistance and increasing your insulin sensitivity.
When exercising and staying physically active, the key to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is consistency and routine. It’s not enough to exercise occasionally or only during certain seasons – managing your blood sugar is a year-round commitment. And while spring and summer offer up many opportunities for outdoor physical activity (swimming, jogging, sports, etc.), the cold weather during fall and winter can keep you indoors and throw you off your routine.
