Diabetic Exercise Recommendations?

[steven5]

I am a Diabetes Health Educator, and I am looking for information / recommendations relating to exercise and diabetes. I lead 2 support groups in my local area and want to do an activity challenge with them. Most of the people in the groups are ages 50 and above, so I need information on activities suitable for senior citizens also.
Thanks for your help!

 

[steven5]

oops why no replies.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I am so sorry that no one has offered any advice.

Movement, any movement would be wonderful. I think any low aerobic or simple exercise like even sitting type chair exercise might be a good start. There are just so many types of exercises that having to single out one style for any group is difficult.

 

[steven5]

Thanks for your response. low aerobic or simple exercise sounds like a great idea, especially for the seniors in my group. I'm looking into this .. thanks again!

 

[Dr Pepsi]

Walking. The best thing these people can do is start walking for fitness. They can start out with 10-15 minutes and work up to 30-60 minutes most days of the week.

For those that have mobility issues water aerobics is a good second choice.