What is the recommended duration of each exercise session under diabetes guidelines?

• A. 5-10 minutes
• B. 60-90 minutes
• C. 20-60 minutes
• D. 90-120 minutes

Answer: (C)

Engaging in enough exercise in each session to make a real impact is the idea here. For diabetes management, the typical guidance targets about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week, and that dose is most practically achieved with sessions lasting about 20 to 60 minutes. This duration strikes a balance—long enough to improve insulin sensitivity, glucose control, and cardiovascular fitness, but short enough to be safe and achievable for most people, especially when starting out or managing potential complications.

If you’re pressed for time, you can break that weekly goal into multiple shorter bouts, and you’ll still get benefits. Sessions longer than 60 minutes aren’t necessary for the general guidance and may not be appropriate for beginners or those with certain health concerns.