Is There an Optimal Time of Day for Exercise? A Commentary on When to Exercise for People Living With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes

• DOI: 10.2337/dsi22-0017
• Publication Date: 2023-05-15T18:43:58Z
• Authors: Michael C. Riddell; Lauren V. Turner; Susana R. Patton
• Keywords: Prediabetes; Health Benefits; Physical exercise

Exercise is a cornerstone of diabetes self-care because its association with many health benefits. Several studies that have explored the best time day to exercise inform clinical recommendations yielded mixed results. For example, for people prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, there may be benefits timing occur after meals, whereas 1 benefit from performing earlier in day. One common thread consistent exercise, suggesting issue secondary goal helping establish an routine fits their life.