Reply To: Small Steps, Big Difference

That’s a great question, Teresa! I know you’re not the only one who has it, either.

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been active in the past or not—you can still start now. But, if you have never been active or have not been active for a while, it is important to start slowly.

Light activities like walking are fine for most people with diabetes. If you haven’t been active and feel unsure about your health, talk to your health care provider before doing anything more demanding. If you have any diabetes complications, there may be certain exercises you should avoid.

Check out our Getting Started Safely page for more!