Subscribe Now

* You will receive the latest news and updates on your favorite celebrities!

Trending News

T1D Exchange T1D Exchange T1D Exchange
  • Activity
    • 3 hours, 15 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I’m almost always more informed of the reported advancements in T1 treatments than my doc. So I usually bounce ideas off the doc for his input.
    • 3 hours, 16 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I am my own advocate. I read about new devices and always investigate side effects of any new medication before starting. I usually bring up but then have good discussion with Endo before making decisions.
    • 3 hours, 18 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      With my endo, I usually have to ask. With the Diabetes Educator, she'll make the suggestion first. They're both very aware that I'm dependent on insurance covering the majority of the cost.
    • 4 hours, 31 minutes ago
      Trina Blake likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
    • 4 hours, 37 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      No, I was the one who had diabetes
    • 4 hours, 37 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I fell in love with an insulin-dependent Type 2 20 years ago. There’s something terribly romantic about taking Lantus together at the end of the day.
    • 4 hours, 37 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      Already married over forty years when I was diagnosed.
    • 4 hours, 37 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I never knew of anyone who had diabetes, type 1 or 2 before I was married. I became a T1D after I was married.
    • 4 hours, 42 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I answered “no.” I don’t think my girlfriend at diabetes children’s camp when I was 13 counts. While I think there would be a lot I would have in common with a partner with T1D, I wouldn’t want that to be what brought us together, and I don’t think it would keep us together.
    • 4 hours, 42 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      went on one date with a T1D. she had been dx'd as a child (I was dx'd at 43) so she was very old school. she ragged on me during the entire date about my menu choices, my carbs estimation for my shot and she lost her mind when I ordered a Corona! punchline is that my sugar was less than 150 when I went to sleep.
    • 4 hours, 42 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      When I was married, diabetes was not in the picture at all. All I knew was an uncle who died in 1929 because he refused injections. I developed LADA in my 40's, followed by my husband with Type 2, then my two daughters who had PCOS and Type 2, then my son with Type 2. Enough.
    • 4 hours, 42 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I am married to someone with Type 2.
    • 4 hours, 42 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I have been married since 1985. My wife Susan does not have either type 1 or 2 diabetes, but rather type 3 diabetes- spouse or mate of someone with T1D...:) She has been my guardian for night lows, though she has rarely had to intervene since I started CGM in 8-2006.
    • 4 hours, 43 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I dated someone, but I was/am not out of the closet about having T1 so he didn’t know that I have T1
    • 4 hours, 43 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      My husband was diagnosis at age 3 and I was diagnosed at age 4.
    • 5 hours, 3 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
    • 5 hours, 4 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I think my healthcare providers learn about new medications and devices at about the same time that I do. This wasn't the case when I was first diagnosed, pre-internet. Back then, I always looked forward to seeing my CDE because I knew I'd come away with something to make my life easier/better.
    • 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
      Bonnie Lundblom likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I have been married since 1985. My wife Susan does not have either type 1 or 2 diabetes, but rather type 3 diabetes- spouse or mate of someone with T1D...:) She has been my guardian for night lows, though she has rarely had to intervene since I started CGM in 8-2006.
    • 5 hours, 33 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I may already be on the best medications and devices available to me.
    • 5 hours, 33 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
    • 5 hours, 33 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I think my healthcare providers learn about new medications and devices at about the same time that I do. This wasn't the case when I was first diagnosed, pre-internet. Back then, I always looked forward to seeing my CDE because I knew I'd come away with something to make my life easier/better.
    • 5 hours, 33 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I had to answer “other” because I just got a new endo after my other one retired so I’ve only met with him once. Too early to discuss new technology or medications.
    • 5 hours, 33 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      Generally, no, my healthcare provider does not suggest new medications or devices. However, it is not often that new meds/devices become available. Most things are dependent upon my quarterly blood tests. Recently, my Endo put me on statin drugs when my bloodwork showed high cholesterol over a six month period. Otherwise, I am usually the one who asks about new devices about which I have heard or read.
    • 5 hours, 34 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I’m almost always more informed of the reported advancements in T1 treatments than my doc. So I usually bounce ideas off the doc for his input.
    • 5 hours, 34 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I am on the Dexcom, I’m not on a pump though. I am LADA so I have very high insulin resistance, so I use a lot of insulin & there’s just not a pump that would be efficient for my amount of insulin. I’ve tried to get Afrezza, but every Endoc I bring it up to won’t prescribe it. Even though I bring them evidence that it doesn’t cause lung cancer when you’re not a smoker. So frustrating that we can’t agree on that course of treatment.
    Clear All
Pages
    • T1D Exchange T1D Exchange T1D Exchange
    • Articles
    • Community
      • About
      • Insights
      • Submit a Question
      • Donate
      • Join the Community
    • Quality Improvement
      • About
      • Collaborative
        • Leadership
        • Committees
      • Clinics
      • Resources
        • Change Packages
        • Sick Day Guide
        • Meet the Experts
      • Portal
      • Health Equity
        • Heal Advisors
      • Join Us
    • Registry
      • About
      • Recruit for the Registry
    • Research
      • About
      • Publications
      • COVID-19 Research
      • Work with us
    • Partners
      • About
      • Previous Work
      • Academic Partnerships
      • Industry Partnerships
    • About
      • Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Culture & Careers
      • Annual Report
    • Join / Login
    • Donate

    How often do you get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity (e.g., brisk walking, swimming, gardening, etc.)?

    Home > LC Polls > How often do you get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity (e.g., brisk walking, swimming, gardening, etc.)?
    Previous

    If you have used an insulin pump, have you ever stopped using a pump and switched back to multiple daily injections for more than one month at a time?

    Next

    Diabetes mellitus includes several types beyond type 1: there's type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes mellitus, latent-autoimmune - and even more! Has anyone in your family been diagnosed with a type of diabetes mellitus other than type 1? Please select all that apply.

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

    Related Stories

    Meet the Expert

    Meet the Expert: Looking Beyond A1c at a Patient’s Quality of Life 

    Jewels Doskicz, 3 days ago 8 min read  
    Research

    Fear of Hypoglycemia: New Tool Helps Docs Identify “FoH” in People with Diabetes 

    Ginger Vieira, 6 days ago 5 min read  
    Meet the Expert

    Meet the Expert: Evaluating Telemedicine in T1D Patient Care 

    Jewels Doskicz, 1 week ago 9 min read  
    Lifestyle

    T1D Exchange Team: Our Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Stories  

    Tara Mayo, 2 weeks ago 3 min read  
    Insulin & Meds

    Total Transparency: How Cost Plus Drugs Sells Affordable Medications 

    Ginger Vieira, 2 weeks ago 10 min read  
    Technology

    All About the Medtronic Minimed 780G Closed-Loop Automated Insulin Pump System 

    Ginger Vieira, 4 weeks ago 8 min read  

    33 Comments

    1. Jane Cerullo

      3 days Pilates on reformer. With weights. Walking , yoga stretching

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    2. Lawrence S.

      I said “always”. But, this weeks is an exception. I’m having severe back pain, so I’m resting. But, I’m still moving around and getting some work done around the house. The weather has not been good outside either. I don’t go to the gym anymore, since Feb, 2020 (covid). I hope to go running this week to see how my back feels. If I can’t do it, I’ll try a bike ride, or just walking.

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. Ahh Life

        Lawrence S—I have had spondylolisthesis roman numeral one for several years. I control it through prescribed back exercises and up to 6X per day of 200mg Advil. Keeps the pain at bay or at least manageable.

        1
        6 months ago Log in to Reply
      2. Lawrence S.

        Ahh Life,
        Thank you for your insight. I may have a similar situation. About eight years ago I was xrayed and diagnosed with bulging disks and a pinched sciatic nerve. I am resting and taking Aleve, for the time being.

        6 months ago Log in to Reply
    3. Janice Bohn

      I walk with my very active Australian Shepherd 1 hours every day before work. Then an additional 1 hour on weekends

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    4. Don (Lucky) Copps

      12/15 hours/week

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    5. Gerald Oefelein

      Pickleball 2 hrs. per session, 3 times weekly. Dog walking daily. Kettlebell workout regularly.

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. Lori COLLINS

        Another pickleball player, here! Great exercise that’s fun!!

        1
        6 months ago Log in to Reply
    6. Joan Benedetto

      My son is active in sports. Cross country ended, and basketball started the following week. He also takes figure skating lessons once per week-an hour on the ice followed by 45 minutes of off-ice conditioning.
      On weekends, he goes at least one hour long walk with the dog.

      2
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    7. Kathy Hanavan

      Managing glucose is so much easier with regular exercise/activity. 150 mins/wk is not very much.

      4
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    8. Ginger Vieira

      Every day, baby! It’s part of my medicine that helps me manage T1D, fibromyalgia, fuel my energy tank, relieve/prevent stress, and feel connected to my body!

      5
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    9. Tod Herman

      I put “sometimes” because it really depends on the weather. I, too, have a big dog who loves to walk. Usually it’s just under an hour but includes going up and down some hills. If it’s raining or snowing, then the dog and I limit the walks to only the refrigerator to get some beer. We both like pale ales and IPAs.

      4
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    10. Lisa Anderson

      Rarely now because I have a CSF leak I’m waiting to get repaired in two weeks.

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. KarenM6

        Hi Lisa –
        I don’t know what a CSF leak is, but I am sending my best wishes to you for its repair!! I hope the procedure goes well and that you feel 100% better afterward.

        1
        6 months ago Log in to Reply
    11. Eva

      During tennis season, I practice/play at least 1 hour four times a week. And I lift weights three times a week, including a total of 20 minutes aerobic warm up/cool down. Plus 10 to 15 of stretching everyday.
      During the winter instead of tennis, I bump up my aerobic activity to 30-45 minutes and I do HITT twice/three times a week.

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    12. cynthia jaworski

      I walk, but I could not call it brisk. I do the best I can.

      4
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    13. Mark Schweim

      I get more than that every night that I work, and I work a rotating 12+ hour night shift so my time per week varies between 36 hours (2160 minutes) to 48 hours (2880 minutes) per week!

      Though last week and this week it will be roughly 0 minutes due to surgical recovery time out of work.

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    14. stillarobyn

      Who are you people?! My hobbies are writing, gaming, knitting, reading…I’m a couch potate.

      3
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. Eva

        With the insulin pump, I consider myself the bionic woman.

        1
        6 months ago Log in to Reply
      2. Ahh Life

        Stillarobyn–I cannot speak for “We, the people” but I also write and read extensively. I have aged out of a number of exercises, but continue to walk and swim. Exercise is exceedingly difficult as muscles, joints, scar tissue, glycated other internal structures, and everything else in the body seem to lock up or pretend to lock up. Couch potatoes sound like Dan Quayle. Keep doing what you are able to do. . 🥳

        1
        6 months ago Log in to Reply
      3. Lawrence S.

        I am a promoter of exercise for diabetics. Movement helps the body function better in so many ways. As I aged, I noticed that my body has functioned above my expectations and the expectations of my doctors. And, my body was not built to be an athlete. I honestly think I might not be alive now if it were not for my exercising.

        6 months ago Log in to Reply
    15. Marty

      An hour of cardio-elliptical and/or rower-has been a part of my daily routine since I was diagnosed in 1992. It’s essential for maintaining my physical and emotional equilibrium. I’m a bit freaked out at the moment because knee pain from an ancient ski injury is threatening to limit my activity. I’m considering knee replacement surgery, which would be an awful ordeal but probably worth it if it keeps me moving.

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    16. George Lovelace

      50 Minutes of Pilates a week

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    17. Bruce Johnson

      Try to but very hard to coordinate. Healthy exercise is very expensive and seems to be directed more towards post COVID 19 people who refuse to work anymore and say they are suffering from mental distress even though they are still being paid to do nothing. Federal government workers
      are a large part of that group. Proper health assistance (medicine, nutrition and exercise) is only set up for special groups of our society (mostly the lazy ones).
      Low income and disabled are being ignored now even more than before and during the pandemic.Governments and society have zero empathy towards them.

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    18. Pauline M Reynolds

      In middle age, I walked frequently. Now, at 83, I do not engage in aerobic exercise, but am trying sitting Pilates and Tai Chi.

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. Lawrence S.

        Kudos! Go Girl!

        1
        6 months ago Log in to Reply
    19. Janis Senungetuk

      Rarely now. My activities since the Pandemic have been limited to pharmacy, medical appointments and weekly grocery shopping. The grocery shopping would account for close to the 150 minute minimum when including the trips up and down two flights of stairs when unloading bags of groceries from the parking lot to our apartment.

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    20. Joan Fray

      We have a big dog so I walk him for an hour every day. Sometimes up the hill, sometimes down to the park and around. I miss some days, but I garden a lot too. I don’t get much “aerobic” exercise anymore. I don’t really have an excuse except I really hate those exercise classes…..

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    21. Ernie Richmann

      I often get 150 minutes/day of moderate aerobic activity. I also do some more intense exercise and also add resistance training in an effort to maintain muscle mass as I age- currently age 73.

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    22. sweet charlie

      Much more than that up to age 90… but not since non- T1D health problems for last few months !!!

      1
      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    23. Annie Simon

      Exercise, whether strength training, cardio, housework, walking is part of my weekly routine and greatly helps my glucose numbers! It’s the key, along with a healthy diet to manage our T1D👍

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    24. T1D4LongTime

      Rarely….. I had excuses ready as to why I don’t get 150 minutes! LOL! But in truth, I need to focus more on exercise. My TIR improves a lot!

      6 months ago Log in to Reply
    25. Tom Webb

      I bicycle ride and walk my dog in addition to walking a lot of time.

      6 months ago Log in to Reply

    How often do you get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity (e.g., brisk walking, swimming, gardening, etc.)? Cancel reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.




    11 Avenue de Lafayette
    Boston, MA 02111
    Phone: 617-892-6100
    Email: admin@t1dexchange.org

    Privacy Policy

    Terms of Use

    Follow Us

    • facebook
    • twitter
    • linkedin
    • instagram

    © 2023 T1D Exchange.
    All Rights Reserved.

    © 2022 T1D Exchange. All Rights Reserved.
    • Login
    • Register

    Forgot Password

    Registration confirmation will be emailed to you.

    Skip Next Finish

    Account successfully created.

    Please check your inbox and verify your email in the next 24 hours.

    Your Account Type

    Please select all that apply.

    I have type 1 diabetes

    I'm a parent/guardian of a person with type 1 diabetes

    I'm interested in the diabetes community or industry

    Select Topics

    We will customize your stories feed based on what you select here.

    2019 Publications

    0 Stories Related

    2020 ADA

    9 Stories Related

    2020 ADCES

    0 Stories Related

    2020 ATTD

    0 Stories Related

    2020 EASD

    0 Stories Related

    2020 ISPAD

    7 Stories Related

    2020 Publications

    0 Stories Related

    2021 ADA

    11 Stories Related

    2021 ADCES

    0 Stories Related

    2021 ATTD

    4 Stories Related

    2021 ISPAD

    8 Stories Related

    2021 Publications

    22 Stories Related

    2022 ADA

    11 Stories Related

    2022 ADCES

    4 Stories Related

    2022 ATTD

    10 Stories Related

    2022 ISPAD

    0 Stories Related

    2023 ATTD

    6 Stories Related

    ADA

    5 Stories Related

    ADCES

    0 Stories Related

    Advocacy

    21 Stories Related

    ATTD

    16 Stories Related

    Blood Sugar

    0 Stories Related

    Conditions

    7 Stories Related

    COVID-19

    14 Stories Related

    EASD

    0 Stories Related

    General Publications

    73 Stories Related

    Get Involved

    11 Stories Related

    Insulin & Meds

    15 Stories Related

    ISPAD

    1 Stories Related

    Journal of Diabetes

    21 Stories Related

    Lifestyle

    12 Stories Related

    Lifestyles

    0 Stories Related

    Meet the Expert

    17 Stories Related

    Mental Health

    11 Stories Related

    News

    35 Stories Related

    Our team

    25 Stories Related

    Partner Content

    7 Stories Related

    Press Release

    6 Stories Related

    Question of the Day

    24 Stories Related

    Research

    66 Stories Related

    Stories

    18 Stories Related

    T2D

    1 Stories Related

    Technology

    23 Stories Related

    Uncategorized

    1 Stories Related

    We're preparing your personalized page.

    This will only take a second...

    Search and filter

    • Clear All
    • Sort By

    • Select Category