I have had diabetes for 27yrs nearly 28. and at the moment it is pretty difficult to keep it doing as I tell it. last Hb1AC was 50 (which for me is a miracle) and it's taken a vast amount of work to get there. But the point of this post is, despite my Diabetes' best attempts I have become a double British and World Champion in the M3 equipped single ply Bench press. this is the second time I have done it, but this year has been harder as I have also been diagnosed with a piturity/brain tumour and have gained weight, due in part, to medications. so despite this years ups and downs, I would say because of my innate stubbornness (due to having diabetes) I wouldn't take the advice of my Consultant and take up walking instead (apparently I'm in the wrong sport!).
You Control Diabetes, It doesn't Control You.