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<blockquote data-quote="NicoleC1971" data-source="post: 2095217" data-attributes="member: 365308"><p>Hi Saur</p><p></p><p>There is some great advice on this thread namely that diet will be the best way to see improvements in your blood glucose and that starting something (anything that gets you moving) is as simple as putting on some walking shoes /dancing shoes/gardening gloves,,,,</p><p>What is preventing you from getting going?</p><p>I think it is important to build consistency before you worry about intensity (vigorous or very frequent exercise) though you should aim for 150 mins. moderate exercise per week eventually plus 2 sessions involving resistance e.g. use of muscles. Note that this does not have to mean using dumb bells or gym machines but could just be your own body weight or a stretchy band.</p><p>The latter is something that the over 50s do sometimes neglect for fear of injuring themselves or a lack of confidence about what to do. However research has shown that training your muscles (legs, chest, back and shoulders) helps your body deal with the glucose (starch plus sugars) that you are eating and so can prevent development of diabetes but you do still need to pay attention to eating less bread, rice, pasta etc.</p><p>Walking for Health run local walking groups in England (free) and getting social is a good way to nail an exercise habit. There are even walking football and rugby initiatives.</p><p><a href="https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder" target="_blank">https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder</a> </p><p>Here's a link to a good 5 minute kitchen workout you can try here and now (5 minutes)</p><p>I like this because it uses a kitchen worktop and a bottle of wine as a weight!</p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]jtZB95-AVZM[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>Hope you will let us know how you get on!</p><p>ps I do run a type 2 walk and talk group in Surrey plus am a trainer so feel free to ask if you have any concerns about getting going.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NicoleC1971, post: 2095217, member: 365308"] Hi Saur There is some great advice on this thread namely that diet will be the best way to see improvements in your blood glucose and that starting something (anything that gets you moving) is as simple as putting on some walking shoes /dancing shoes/gardening gloves,,,, What is preventing you from getting going? I think it is important to build consistency before you worry about intensity (vigorous or very frequent exercise) though you should aim for 150 mins. moderate exercise per week eventually plus 2 sessions involving resistance e.g. use of muscles. Note that this does not have to mean using dumb bells or gym machines but could just be your own body weight or a stretchy band. The latter is something that the over 50s do sometimes neglect for fear of injuring themselves or a lack of confidence about what to do. However research has shown that training your muscles (legs, chest, back and shoulders) helps your body deal with the glucose (starch plus sugars) that you are eating and so can prevent development of diabetes but you do still need to pay attention to eating less bread, rice, pasta etc. Walking for Health run local walking groups in England (free) and getting social is a good way to nail an exercise habit. There are even walking football and rugby initiatives. [URL]https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder[/URL] Here's a link to a good 5 minute kitchen workout you can try here and now (5 minutes) I like this because it uses a kitchen worktop and a bottle of wine as a weight! [MEDIA=youtube]jtZB95-AVZM[/MEDIA] Hope you will let us know how you get on! ps I do run a type 2 walk and talk group in Surrey plus am a trainer so feel free to ask if you have any concerns about getting going. [/QUOTE]
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