WHAT IS DIABETES?

A chronic disease characterized by an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin that results hyperglycemia

Many forms – mainly Type 2 (90-95%), Type 1 Gestational (when pregnant), and disease specific

Costs Australian healthcare system —$3 billion per year

Affects approximately 8% of all Australians

HOW CAN EXERCISE HELP?

Reduce risk of developing Diabetes

• Up to 60% reduced incidence for those “at risk”
• Decrease body fat percentage
• Decrease blood glucose levels

Help manage symptoms

• Increased insulin sensitivity
• Persists for 24-72 hours post exercise
• Decrease medication reliance

Improves health and wellbeing

• Improved heart and lung function
• Decrease risk of cardiovascular disease
• Enhance psychological well being

WHAT EXERCISE TO DO?

Moderate Aerobic Activity

• Total 21 mins a week
• At least 3 days a week
• Walking, casual cycling etc.

Vigorous Aerobic Activity

• Total 125 mins a week
• At least 3 days a week
• Running, rowing, fast cycling etc.

Resistance Training

• Moderate-vigorous, 60 mins a week
• At least 2 times a week
• Multi-joint movements

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

Make it fun!

• Do exercise you enjoy
• Try outdoor activities
• Exercise with friends or in a group

Keep safe!

• Monitor blood sugar levels
• Start slow, warm-up and cool-down
• Stay hydrated