7 Healthy Habits for Better Quality of Life When You Have Diabetes

2. Move your body most days

Regular movement helps in more than one way. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says physical activity can make your body more sensitive to insulin, help manage blood sugar, and support heart health, which matters because diabetes and heart disease are closely linked. That does not mean you need intense workouts at the gym; brisk walks, cycling, or other moderate activity all count.