When it comes to exercise and blood sugar management, consistency matters. We recently looked at three months of data from one of our clients who was completing two supervised exercise sessions per week with our Registered Kinesiologists. The results showed an interesting trend: the month with the most consistent exercise also had the strongest blood glucose outcomes.
Three Months of Progress
May
6 supervised sessions
- 64% Time in Range
- Average Sensor Glucose: 8.2 mmol/L
- Daily insulin: 47.7 units
May provided a strong starting point, with generally good glucose management. There were still some recurring periods of higher blood sugar, particularly in the morning and evening.
June
8 supervised sessions
June was the most consistent month—and also the strongest month for several glucose measures.
- 68% Time in Range
- Average Sensor Glucose: 8.1 mmol/L
- Daily insulin: 41.6 units
Time in Range increased, average glucose decreased, and daily insulin requirements were lower compared with May.
July
4 supervised sessions
In July, exercise attendance dropped to half of the planned frequency.
At the same time:
- 59% Time in Range
- Average Sensor Glucose: 8.7 mmol/L
- Daily insulin: 47.8 units
Time in Range decreased while average glucose and daily insulin requirements increased.
What Does the Trend Show?
| Month | Sessions | Time in Range | Avg. Glucose | Daily Insulin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 6 | 64% | 8.2 mmol/L | 47.7 U |
| June | 8 | 68% | 8.1 mmol/L | 41.6 U |
| July | 4 | 59% | 8.7 mmol/L | 47.8 U |
The pattern is encouraging:
More consistent exercise → stronger glucose outcomes
Less consistent exercise → glucose outcomes declined
This does not prove that exercise alone caused these changes. Blood glucose is influenced by many factors, including nutrition, sleep, stress, illness, insulin management, and daily activity.
However, this three-month trend shows why consistency is worth paying attention to.
Exercise Is About More Than the Scale
For someone managing diabetes, progress isn’t just about body weight.
We can also look at:
- Blood glucose management
- Time in Range
- Strength and physical function
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Energy and quality of life
- Ability to perform everyday activities
This is where exercise and blood sugar management become part of a much bigger picture.
The goal isn’t simply to complete a workout. It’s to use exercise strategically to support someone’s health and function.
Consistency Over Perfection
This client’s data is a great reminder that progress isn’t always linear.
June was better than May.
July wasn’t as strong as June.
And that’s okay.
The data gives us information about what is working and where consistency may need to be rebuilt.
At Longevity Nexum, this is why we believe in exercise as medicine.
We don’t just want to know whether someone completed their workout.
We want to know:
Is the exercise helping them become healthier, stronger, and more capable?
Because sometimes progress isn’t found on the scale.
Sometimes, it’s found in the numbers you can’t see in the mirror.
Ready to Make Exercise Part of Your Health Strategy?
If you’re managing diabetes or another chronic health condition, a Registered Kinesiologist can help you develop an individualized exercise program that fits your needs, abilities, and goals.
At Longevity Nexum, we use exercise as medicine to help people take a proactive approach to their long-term health.
Book a consultation with our team
Written by Chelsey Torrance
0 Comments