Exercise has many positive health and psychological benefits, including physical fitness, weight management, and enhanced insulin sensitivity (Chiang et al 2014). Therefore, exercise should be a standard recommendation, as it is for people without diabetes; however, modifications may need to be made for people with diabetes, due to the presence of diabetes complications and risk of hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia (Chiang et al 2014). According to New Zealand guidelines, a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most days of the week is recommended.
