• Research has shown that physical exercise can help increase insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood sugar more effectively in people with diabetes.
• A new study found that people with diabetes who meet current physical activity recommendations through either regular physical activity or a “weekend warrior” type of format have a reduced risk for both all-cause mortality and cardiovascular-related mortality, compared to people who do not exercise.
• Scientists also found that study participants who were insufficiently active still had a lower risk for all-cause and heart disease-related mortality than those who were completely inactive.

Written by Corrie Pelc on July 21, 2025 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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