Living with type 2 diabetes? You’re not alone and you don’t have to manage it alone either.
At The Active Studio, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) play a critical role in helping you prevent complications, reduce medications, and feel your best. Through tailored education, exercise programming, and long-term care, we help you move safely and confidently toward better health.
What Is an Exercise Physiologist?
An Exercise Physiologist is an allied health professional with university training in exercise prescription for chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes. We are trained in clinical screening, safe program design, ongoing monitoring, and lifestyle education.
Our role goes far beyond just “fitness.” As AEPs, we work within a clinical scope to support people with conditions such as:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Obesity and insulin resistance
- Peripheral neuropathy and poor circulation
- Hypertension, kidney disease, and more
Did You Know That Exercise Can Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is characterised by elevated blood glucose levels. This occurs when the body becomes resistant to the insulin it produces or can’t produce enough insulin to manage those levels effectively.
That’s where we come in.
Exercise should always be part of the management plan for individuals with type 2 diabetes. With the right guidance, exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing your blood sugar, reducing complications, and improving quality of life.
How We Help at The Active Studio
Our team of Exercise Physiologists in Sydney supports clients with type 2 diabetes using the following clinical services:
- Comprehensive Screening and Assessment – We start by understanding your health history, medications, blood sugar patterns, comorbidities, and lifestyle. This includes cardiovascular risk assessment, blood glucose monitoring education, and pre-exercise screening for safety
- Individualised Exercise Programming – We prescribe aerobic and resistance-based exercise that aligns with your health goals and medical needs. Whether your goal is to reduce insulin resistance, lose weight, or prevent long-term complications, we’ll design a safe, sustainable plan.
- Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments – We track your progress, adjust sessions as your health evolves, and help you manage any setbacks or flare-ups. Our exercise prescriptions evolve alongside your journey.
- Education for Long-Term Management – You’ll gain practical tools and confidence to self-manage your condition, including understanding how, when, and why exercise works, and how it complements medication and nutrition.
How Much Exercise Should I Be Doing?
Guidelines for people with type 2 diabetes recommend:
- At least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise per week
- Exercise spread across at least 3 days with no more than 2 consecutive days without movement
- Strength training at least 2–3 times per week
Even more movement may be required for weight loss or managing additional chronic conditions.
Did you know you can may be eligible for subsidised group classes under Medicare?
If you’re ready to take control of your diabetes through exercise,you may be eligible for sessions are that Medicare-subsidised with a GP referral. Please enquire for more information.
👉 Contact us at info@theactivestudio.com.au or call 0431 978 752
You deserve to feel strong, confident, and in control of your health and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
