To achieve the goal of lowering blood sugar, it's essential to pay attention to the intensity and duration of exercise. Studies suggest that it's best to start exercising half an hour to an hour after breakfast, as exercising on an empty stomach may cause erratic blood sugar fluctuations leading to hypoglycemia. Moderate intensity is generally recommended, and during exercise, maintaining a heart rate 20-30 beats per minute above the baseline at rest is suitable. For example, if a person's resting heart rate is 80 beats per minute, keeping the heart rate at 100-110 beats per minute or above during exercise is advisable. Achieving moderate-intensity exercise can stimulate muscles appropriately, thus reducing blood sugar. If the exercise intensity is too low or too high, it is not conducive to lowering blood sugar. In summary, individuals with diabetes should feel slightly breathless, slightly sweaty, and a slight leg soreness during exercise without experiencing excessive fatigue.
