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I walk to work once a week about a mile, as I do not drive.
I have a lack of motivation for physical activity on my own.
I enjoy playing sports with friends, but this is a rare occurrence. The only other times major physical activity occurs is super house cleaning, depending on when we will have guests.
Daily. However I no longer “exercise” as in a daily exercise routine. I am quite busy and physically active using various muscle groups throughout my whole body everyday doing routine tasks of daily living … walking, climbing stairs, getting in and out of the car, bending, reaching, carrying, squatting, stretching upper and lower body, torso, spine, arms & legs. I use my arms and hands everyday in the kitchen cooking and doing various household chores. Plus I am actively taking care of family and pets, doing creative art projects, gardening and yard work.
I get up at 4:00am and do Crossfit. It is great for keeping my Blood sugar in check.
I exercise daily- walk, bike, swim, or YMCA strength training most days. And home chores like lawn mowing count too. I attribute 45 years of healthy living with diabetes without serious complications to my exercise commitment. It’s key to my mental health too!
I truly believe that exercise has been the key to successfully living with T1D for 49 years. On the rare occasions when I do not exercise for two days in a row, I definitely see that insulin requirements skyrocket.
I work out at a gym on the three days I go to work in person – I figure I’m up anyway, so might as well head to the gym on the way in. And I play tennis on the weekends. I worry what will happen when I retire at the end of the year – my reason for going to the gym will be gone! LOL
I walk every day, stretch a bit and occasionally some resistance training. 46 years of T1D and still going.
Walk daily. At gym now because so hot out. Have trainer twice a week and strength train daily at home or gym.
My answer needs explaining. I am 84, with 78 years of T1D and a lot of neuropathy. Vacuuming a few rooms in my house is very exerting. That is exercise. Walking 20 minutes outdoors is exercise. Bathing and dressing is exercise. I cannot do all of these things in the same day. If these examples can be considered as exercise, I exercise every day,.
I daily walk but also follow an exercise plan with a coach of doing weights 4 days a week plus 40minutes of Cardio and 20 minutes daily cycle prior to breakfast. And no I’m not skinny. I’m 210lbs 5’7” female and this is keeping me from getting fatter. I am on thyroid meds so it could be worse.
5-7 days a week for 45-60 minutes. Walks, dancing and stretching. My goal is consistent daily exercise and adding in more core work to commemorate my 58 year diaversary come July 4th!
I use the treadmill in our basement five or six days a week for 45 to 60 minutes. I do stretching and weigh lifting (very light weights) three days a week. 67 Years T1
I got in the habit of daily exercise shortly after I was diagnosed in 1992 and limited to 2u of NPH in the morning. I hated having high BGs after dinner and figured out that an hour of cardio would bring it down. Since then, I’ve done an hour of cardio every day on a rower, elliptical, and/or exercise bike. I also do 30-60 min of Pilates and resistance training every day including biweekly Pilates classes. I enjoy body boarding, hiking and gardening. As others have said, I attribute my good mental and physical health to my ability to stay active.
I have a spinal injury, so my only form of exercise is daily walking.
I’m a fitness instructor and teach 8 strength training classes in 5 days. That’s why I’m so thankful for my Dexcom. Don’t want to go low in class.
Good question! I exercise daily. During the doubles tennis season (September -April), I practice/play about 1- 4 hours about three times a week, including stretching/yoga. And on the days i’m on the court, I walk, run and do yoga. During the off season, I also exercise daily mostly indoors at the gym about 45-60 minutes.
At 66, I’m interested in keeping strength and balance. I go to an excellent class 2-3 times a week (being retired can be busy!), run by a certified physical therapist. She keeps us focused on form and strength. I hit the “exercise” program on my T-slim at the start of class. No issues with lows 🙂
It was 5 days a week like clockwork till work and home got crazy and now it’s very hit or miss.
I play pickleball for 1-1/2 to 2 hours four times a week and take our Shipoo on daily walks of 1 to 1-1/2 miles.
I am impressed !
Currently unable to exercise due to severe anemia.
I have exercise intolerance and the after effects are too much
I answered, “daily.” But, it may be somewhere closer to daily than a few times per week. It was taught to me early on in T1D that diet (meal plan) and exercise were critical to good T1D care.
I believe that aerobic exercise is great in improving the heart and preventing neuropathy. I either run, bike or go to the gym (elliptical) most days. Of course, there is the daily house and yard maintenance. When I don’t exercise, my blood sugars run higher.
Sometimes, other appointments or clubs prevent me from getting my exercise in.
My main, structured, training session three times a week. Twice a week easier practice, typically from Original Strength, and twice a week rest days with just long walks with our dog.
Does walking dogs every day, several days a week in the garden, landscaping count? While I don’t do “real” exercise I keep busy and active.
It absolutely counts. I have a German Shepherd/Malinois mix who takes me for two loooong walks every day. Then we take a nap.
It does count.
I do yard work 3 hours per day 3 days wk.
I add 30 min treadmill 3 days per week
I exercise five to six days a week, with one/two days off. You should never exercise seven days in a row, you muscles need to get a rest.
Well yes After an intense weight lifting or difficult fast running rest is recommended. You can still do easy walking or other movement. Total rest is never recommended. Daily movement is fine.
I do yoga every morning but I don’t do any scheduled exercise . My activity level is through housework, home repairs and caretaking of my husband
I do not “exercise.” I go for a walk when I need to get a high sugar down. And I do landscape work at my church usually 3 or 4 days a week.
Seems like there is some confusion what qualifies as exercise. Just move most days- walking, gardening, swimming, jogging, biking , hiking, yoga, dancing- any form of moving. As you age resistance training is highly recommended especially for cardiovascular health.
That is all exercise.
I walk daily. Resistance and stretching is more varied from 1x/week to 3x/week depending on schedule and motivation.
must exercise daily (you have diabetes) , exercises change as you age. Sessions are shorter and less intense.
My routine varies due to travel and visitors, but remains somewhat regular!
Exercise classes require the finances to take them. I have no funds of any kind. Private exercise(s) requires time and consistency which I lack more so than any non existent finances. I cannot spend what I do not possess..
I exercise when I can if my pain level is decreased.
I run at least a mile a day (run streak started 08/28/22) Currently training for the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Has helped my diabetes in so many ways. Just wish the Dexcom g6 would stay on for more than 7 days due to sweat. Diagnosed T1D in 1996.
I do 30 minutes of yoga with an instructor that I DVR’d several years ago. She had 131 15-minute segments. I also walk for an hour at a fast pace several times per week and I occasionally ride my bike. Vacuuming really helps bring my BG down. And I read on the web that walking 10 minutes after a meal will keep BG down. I tried it and it absolutely works for me. I set a timer and just walk around my house but is amazing how easily that brings me down. My last A1C was 6.1 and I am averaging 83% time in range with last 3 days 89%. I switched from Medtronic pump to Tandem TSlim with Dexcom G7 CGM. It is not easy making such a change but I have seen great results.
My husband and I walk two miles daily! Helps with my glucose levels and his heart!
4-6x/week
I have to try my best to move my
Leg’s for at least 30 minutes a day. If not something around that.
In the last few months I’ve started weightlifting and rock climbing in my rest days
It depends on the weather (can’t sail at the moment due to it being winter) my health (can’t do pilates at the moment due to having been severely and repeatedly glutened last month) and accessibility of exercise opportunities (I am having one last attempt to get someone at the Disabled Swimming group to tell me “sorry, we couldn’t cope with you” or “we welcome you”.
I do yoga a few times a week, water aerobics when I’m at my vacation home, tap, jazz & ballet classes, and We Shape exercises. Everyday, I do stretching exercises as well.
I have experienced DKA and have been into a coma because of it
Try to exercise 5 times a week. Exercise varies from walking, Golf, or time at YMCA
I exercise daily! I ski, bicycle, walk/jog, and workout at the gym. I currently have a rotator cuff injury so I limit my trips to the gym.
I walk daily, but not enough.
I’ve had type 1 diabetes since 2003, I didn’t originally exercise but due to the stresses this condition impacts on the body, especially when getting lows, I have learnt a coping mechanism to be dilligent in my day to day T1D life. I use to work in the National health service and learnt alot from diabiatologists and endocriologists. I also partook a degree in dietetics and science to learn about the condition more. I try to be an example for all T1D out there and would like to share my experiences if asked for them.
Used to be at least an hour a day and up to 6 hours of intense exercise on my days off from work. Had a kid, so priorities changed and no longer have time. Blood sugar far less stable and labs took major hit after I cut back.
I spend around 45 minutes on an exercise machine similar to a busted and lift weights after.
Hago bicicleta casi diario con mi pareja, y vamos al gym de vez en cuando
I exercise at least 4 days a week for 45 min each, usually at an exercise/balance class