Which practice is not recommended in diabetes guidelines?

• A. High-intensity training
• B. Moderate-intensity walking
• C. Cycling
• D. Resistance training

Answer: (A)

Diabetes guidelines emphasize steady, moderate-intensity activity and resistance training because these approaches consistently improve glycemic control while keeping safety manageable. Moderate-intensity walking and cycling are great examples of aerobic activity that raise glucose uptake by muscles without causing extreme fluctuations in blood glucose. Resistance training adds muscle mass, which enhances insulin sensitivity and long-term glucose disposal. High-intensity training, while it can offer benefits for some individuals, carries a higher risk of hypoglycemia during or after exercise and can be harder to tolerate for people with diabetes who have cardiovascular risk factors or complications. Because of these safety considerations and the need for individualized programming, high-intensity training is not a universal recommendation in diabetes guidelines.