6 no-equipment exercises diabetics can do at home

Regular movement helps diabetics control blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity and support heart health. These simple, no-equipment exercises can be done at home and are safe for most people with diabetes. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Seated or Standing Arm Circles: Light aerobic activity that increases mobility, warms up the upper body and helps improve daily glucose control. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Brisk Marching in Place: A gentle, low impact way to raise heart rate, improve circulation and help stabilize blood sugar after meals. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Chair Squats: Sit and rise repeatedly from a chair to strengthen legs, improve balance and enhance glucose uptake in the muscles. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Standing Leg Raises: Strengthens lower body muscles, improves stability and supports weight management, beneficial for blood sugar control. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Standing Lunges: Boosts lower body strength and helps improve insulin sensitivity. Great for calorie burn without high impact. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Wall Push Ups: A safer push up variation that builds upper body strength without straining joints or causing sudden blood pressure spikes. (Source: Photo by unsplash)