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Type 2 Diabetes Activity Plan

Aerobic + resistance plan to improve insulin sensitivity. Includes pre/post-session glucose checks, foot inspection, and hypo-symptom screens.

Condition: Type 2 Diabetes (Activity Plan) · ICD-10 E11

30

Minutes / session

12

Weeks

3

Phases

12

Outcome measures

Under clinical review

At least one module, condition, or outcome record is not marked approved. Treat this page as educational reference material, not an individualized prescription.

Safety rules and escalation

Review these module-specific checks before considering any exercise phase.

Non-bypassable platform pain rules

  • Pain at or above 6/10 requires an exercise substitution.
  • Pain at or above 8/10 stops the workout and surfaces emergency-stop guidance.

Red-flag screening

  • Are you currently shaky, sweaty, confused, or symptomatic of hypoglycaemia?

    Block Self Guided · Treat the hypo first; do not exercise. Recheck BG in 15 minutes.

  • Do you have an open foot ulcer or non-healing wound?

    Urgent Care · Please see a clinician — weight-bearing exercise is contraindicated until reviewed.

  • Do you have new vision changes (e.g. floaters, blurring) or known active retinopathy bleed?

    Urgent Care · Avoid Valsalva-heavy exercise and see your eye specialist before continuing.

Clearance and monitoring checks

  • Today's fasting blood glucose (mmol/L)?

    Monitoring · Inform

  • Minutes of moderate activity yesterday?

    Monitoring · Inform

Phases and exercise prescriptions

Phase 1 · T0

Introduce Movement

4 weeks

Goals

  • Walk 10-20 min daily
  • Check feet pre/post session

Precautions

  • Carry fast-acting carbohydrate
  • Skip if BG < 5.6 mmol/L
Adductor Stretch (Butterfly)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 90 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Isometric Dorsiflexion (Pull Up)

Endurance · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 8 reps · 10 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Ankle Alphabet (ABCs)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 1 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Isometric Eversion

Endurance · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 8 reps · 10 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Ankle Circles

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Isometric Inversion

Endurance · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 8 reps · 10 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Ankle Dorsiflexion Rock (Knee-to-Wall)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Isometric Plantarflexion (Press Down)

Endurance · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 8 reps · 10 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Ankle Pumps

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 30 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Pool Walking

Endurance · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 600 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Calf Stretch (Wall)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 40 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Quad Set

Endurance · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 5 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Phase 2 · T2

Build Aerobic + Strength

6 weeks

Goals

  • 150 min/week moderate aerobic
  • 2 resistance sessions/week

Precautions

  • Hydrate
  • Recheck BG mid-session if symptomatic
Ankle Eversion Walk

Endurance · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Ankle Eversion Walk

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Ankle Inversion Walk

Endurance · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Ankle Inversion Walk

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Band Resisted Hip IR/ER (Standing)

Endurance · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Band Resisted Hip IR/ER (Standing)

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Banded Ankle Walks

Endurance · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 20 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Banded Ankle Walks

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 20 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Box Squat

Endurance · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 60 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Box Squat

Strength · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 60 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Cable Hip Abduction

Endurance · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Cable Hip Abduction

Strength · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Phase 3 · T3

Sustain & Progress

2 weeks

Goals

  • Maintain weekly volume
  • Improve A1c trend

Precautions

  • Inspect feet daily
  • Watch for delayed hypos
Agility Ladder Drills

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 1 reps · 900 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Agility Ladder Drills

Endurance · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 1 reps · 900 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
BAPS Board Circles

Balance · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 10 reps · 45 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Barbell Back Squat

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 6 reps · 0 sec · 180 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Barbell Back Squat

Endurance · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 6 reps · 0 sec · 180 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Single-Leg Balance with Perturbation

Balance · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 1 reps · 30 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Barbell Deadlift (Conventional)

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 5 reps · 0 sec · 180 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Barbell Deadlift (Conventional)

Endurance · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 5 reps · 0 sec · 180 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Barbell RDL

Strength · T3 · Intermediate

3 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 120 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Barbell RDL

Endurance · T3 · Intermediate

3 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 120 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Box Step-Off to Stick Landing

Strength · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 6 reps · 0 sec · 90 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10
Box Step-Off to Stick Landing

Endurance · T3 · Advanced

3 sets · 6 reps · 0 sec · 90 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

3 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 90 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

3 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 90 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Outcome measures

These are the measures linked to this module's current public record.

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence
Baseline
Scale
0–10 score
Scoring direction
Lower Better

Weekly Session Count

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Sessions completed in the last 7 days.

Cadence
Weekly
Scale
0–14 sessions
Scoring direction
Higher Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence
End Of Phase
Scale
0–10 score
Scoring direction
Lower Better

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence
End Of Program
Scale
0–10 score
Scoring direction
Lower Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence
Baseline
Scale
0–10 score
Scoring direction
Lower Better

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Patient-reported exertion during a typical session.

Cadence
Weekly
Scale
6–20 RPE
Scoring direction
Lower Better

Weekly Session Count

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Sessions completed in the last 7 days.

Cadence
End Of Phase
Scale
0–14 sessions
Scoring direction
Higher Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence
End Of Program
Scale
0–10 score
Scoring direction
Lower Better

HbA1c (%)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Glycated haemoglobin from the patient's most recent lab.

Cadence
Baseline
Scale
4–14 %
Scoring direction
Lower Better

HbA1c (%)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Glycated haemoglobin from the patient's most recent lab.

Cadence
End Of Program
Scale
4–14 %
Scoring direction
Lower Better

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-reported exertion during a typical session.

Cadence
Baseline
Scale
6–20 RPE
Scoring direction
Lower Better

Weekly Session Count

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Sessions completed in the last 7 days.

Cadence
End Of Program
Scale
0–14 sessions
Scoring direction
Higher Better

Guide questions

What is the Type 2 Diabetes Activity Plan guide?

Aerobic + resistance plan to improve insulin sensitivity. Includes pre/post-session glucose checks, foot inspection, and hypo-symptom screens.

Is this an individualized treatment plan?

No. This page is a public educational reference. Individualized use belongs in the authenticated safety-screening and clinician workflow.

Does this module require medical clearance?

Yes. The Type 2 Diabetes (Activity Plan) record requires medical clearance before the interactive workflow can progress.

Has this guide completed clinical review?

No. One or more of the module, condition, or listed outcome measures is not marked approved, so this page is labelled under clinical review.

How is this rehabilitation pathway organized?

The current record contains 3 phases, a typical session length of 30 minutes, and an overall duration of 12 weeks.