Healthy Living

Most people know exercise helps blood sugar, but what you do between workouts matters too. Canada's 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, now available in 10 languages, emphasize a whole-day approach to health that balances physical activity, reducing sedentary time, and quality sleep.

The ADA's Standards of Care echo this, noting that community resources and support networks are key tools for translating physical activity recommendations into real-world habits.

Diabetes Journals 

Small breaks from sitting throughout the day can make a genuine difference.

🔗 Source: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – 24-Hour Movement Guidelines

A two-year study tracking step counts in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes found a clear seasonal pattern: average daily steps were significantly higher in summer and spring compared to winter and fall, with the lowest counts recorded in January and during holiday periods across all seasons.

If cold weather or busy holidays are slowing you down, you're in good company, but it's worth having a plan to keep moving year-round.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2026)

Managing blood sugar isn't just about medication or diet, movement matters too.

ParticipACTION, Canada's leading physical activity organization, offers free tools, challenges, and tips to help you find enjoyable ways to be more active, wherever you are in your journey.

Find out more : https://www.participaction.com/

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ParticipACTION is a Canadian national non-profit organization dedicated to helping people across Canada move more and live healthier lives. Founded in 1971, it promotes physical activity through public awareness campaigns, research, community challenges, and partnerships with governments, health organizations, and community groups.

Its mission is to make physical activity a normal part of everyday life by reducing barriers and creating opportunities for people to be active where they live, learn, work, and play.

https://www.participaction.com