Adherence
Individuals with type 2 diabetes can safely perform exercise, provided they take precautions for specific complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy, and cardiovascular disease.
You can likely exercise safely even with diabetes complications, but you must take specific precautions. If you have eye problems, avoid high-impact activities that strain your eyes. If you have nerve damage in your feet, wear proper shoes and check your feet daily. If you have heart issues, start in a supervised program. Always get medical clearance before starting if you have these conditions.
Most people with type 2 diabetes can perform exercise safely, as long as certain precautions are taken.
Why this rating
Based on 'Panel consensus judgment' (ACSM Category D) and 'Expert consensus or clinical experience' (ADA Level E) for specific complications, though general safety is supported by broader evidence.
Source
Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
Sheri R. Colberg et al. · Diabetes Care · 2010
DOI 10.2337/dc10-1548
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