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New Delhi: The ongoing coronavirus lockdown can affect a range of lifestyle behaviours, including exercise habits. But, you should find ways to be active with your family while you stay at hometo curb the spread of the virus.Physical activity is important to lead a healthier, happier, fitter life. Staying active will help you burn calories that you store from eating throughout the day, avoid gaining excess fat, and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Regular exercise is especially important if you have a chronic condition like diabetes. It will lower your blood sugar and blood pressure levels, control weight, boost your energy, relieve stress, and help you sleep better. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends that people with diabetes do 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week.

Here arefive exercises diabetics can do to help control blood sugar, avoid weight gainwhile being stuck at home:

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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