How Does Exercise Help Type 2 Diabetes? Exercise is good for us all – especially those with diabetes. With the correct amount of exercise to suit the individual and a sensible diet, there would be many type 2 diabetics out there that could avoid taking medication altogether! There is no denying the importance of exercise for keeping healthy if you have diabetes. Exercise is vital for both Type 1 and type 2 diabetics helping the body to: Respond better to insulin and reduce the amount of medication they take. To keep circulation healthy in their…