If you have type 2 diabetes, you may be able to significantly lower your blood glucose by alternating an aerobic activity like walking with weight taining, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researcher Timothy Church, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., recommends the following steps, though he's quick to note, "All exercise is good for you--the important thing is to just get off the couch."
Pick your excercises with advice from your doctor about the best aerobic and weight-training exercises for you and your condition.
Get aerobic--that's any activity that elevates heart rate and breathing--at least three days per week, for about 30 minutes.
Lift light weights at least two days per week, initially working with a doctor-approved trainer or physical therapist, for 30 minutes. A weight machine may be ideal for leg exercises; free weights are effective for your upper body.
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