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EXERCISE
One thing that is really good for prediabetics is exercise as it helps control blood sugar levels and helps prevent complications. Physical activity helps insulin work better and therefore keep blood sugars in control. Doesn't matter how old you are there is something you can do, even housework will help.
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Some examples of good aerobic exercise would be:
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Aerobics
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Cycling
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Running
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Swimming
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Walking
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Water aerobics
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Yoga
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If you can't exercise fully or have a busy schedule and it makes it difficult to exercise there are some easy things you can do such as:
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take the stairs instead of the lift
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do some housework
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dance or walk on the spot while waiting for a kettle to boil or cooking some dinner
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do some gardening
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Ultimately, it doesn't matter how small the amount of exercise is, so long as you are moving and being active whenever you can. Also, small changes are better than no changes.
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We should mention here too, you can find free exercise videos on You Tube which are excellent. Joe Wicks has fitness sessions to suit different levels of fitness and different age groups ie for the young, middle aged, and older generation.
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Find his You Tube channel here under The Body Coach TV. They are free to view and range from 10 to 20 minutes as a general rule.​
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Whether you like to walk, jog or run, Park Run is a community event with people at all levels joining in. Another way to get active. Park Run is free to join.
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Also the NHS do a good app could Activ 10 which counts every minute of steps you take and they also have an app which is Couch to 5K which is an app to help you get running.
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