Get your body moving |
Diabetes is a disorder in the way the body uses glucose. A person who has insulin resistance will require larger amounts of insulin either from their own pancreas or from injections to keep blood glucose stable. Physical exercise has the potential to make your insulin more efficient. As working adults, we spend most of our time in a sedentary position like seated in the office or at home. It is important to know that exercise cannot compensate for too much sitting. Hence, here are some simple exercises that you can do at your desk or even when taking a break. | | | |
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Rest 1 minute in between sets • Do 2-3 times per week with alternate rest day | | | |
Seated jumping jacks | Sit up straight with knees bent, straighten arms to the side with palms facing inwards. Quickly open legs out to sides, landing on feet, and extending arms overhead. Return to starting position and repeat. |
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Alternate lunges |
Step forward with your left leg and lower your body until your knee is bent at 90 degrees, with right knee just off the floor. Keep your torso upright. Return to starting position and repeat the same for right leg. |  | | | |
Seated russian twist with small weight |
Sit upright, both hands straighten out holding weight (water bottle), rotate your body at the hips with your hands straight to the right. Repeat the same for the left side. |  | | | |
Table top plank mountain climber | Start in a plank position on stable table. Drive your left knee upwards to 90 degrees, repeat the same for the right side. |
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