This is recommendation number 1: increasing your physical activity helps lower blood sugar levels, lose a little weight (or at least not gain it) and keep yourself in good health. general health. In early stage diabetes, physical activity is even as effective, if not more, than medication. 

However, it is sometimes difficult to free up time for sports. And let’s be honest, physical activity is often a chore! It is usually enough to take the first step to get a taste: moving reduces stress levels and can be a real source of pleasure, even a way to recreate social ties. 

Here are some recommendations to get started smoothly:

• Start by stepping up daily activity, such as taking the stairs and going shopping on foot rather than in the car. Note that 20 minutes of walking, in addition to the usual activity, may be enough to lower blood sugar. 
• Indulge yourself freely in activities like gardening or walking the dog, which allow you to walk more or, at least, not to sit. Hiking clubs or even mushroom picking are all good excuses to get out of the house.
• Little by little, you will be able to turn to a real sport, such as swimming, cycling, brisk walking, water aerobics… The easiest way to stay motivated? Register for a group activity at a fixed time. It’s up to you to find the activity that suits you best.