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Free exercise videos, phone support and extras

Whether you’re just starting out with physical activity, or you’re looking for some inspiration and new activities to try out, take a look through our collection of free resources - designed to help you get moving in your day-to-day life.

Riffat practicing a yoga pose in her garden as she gets moving at home

Follow Celene's 3 minute arm exercise video

In this video, Celene, our Physical Activity Coordinator, shows you five simple arm movements you can do at home sitting down or standing up.
Woman stretching whilst sat at home on exercise mat

Pick one of our exercise videos to try - from 3 minutes to 20 minutes

Simple ways to get moving at home from seated activity to balance, strength, dance and full body workouts.
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Get Active from Your S.O.F.A video

To give you ideas for exercise, we’ve teamed up with Sport England and other charities for the We Are Undefeatable campaign.  
Activity planner

Get your free guide

Introducing our new guide to moving more, packed full of information and inspiration to support you on your journey to get active. Plus, there’s space for you to track your progress over 10 weeks and reflect on what you’re learning along the way.
A snippet of the free Diabetes UK Five Ways To Move More While Sitting Down pdf poster

Download our poster

Featuring five ways to move more while you’re sitting down, our free poster is a great resource to start with if you’re looking to introduce some gentle movements into your daily routine - whether you’re at a desk, at home or on the move.

If you already go to the gym, take part in classes or follow your own workout routine, download our free 10-week activity planner (PDF, 136KB) to help you schedule in your exercise.

A lady on the phone to the Diabetes UK helpline

Find out what's getting in the way of you becoming more active

Watch our video about exercise myths or speak to our helpline who will help you make positive steps on 0345 123 2399 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
A man running as he takes on a Diabetes UK challenge

Take on a challenge

Looking to push yourself? Take a look through the fundraising events we’re running this year and walk, run, cycle or swim your way towards a healthier you.
Two Diabetes UK supporters on a walk

Get inspired by others

Hear from people living with diabetes who have discovered the importance of keeping active and get inspired as they share their tips and tricks to get moving.

When taking part in any new physical activity programme, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you take part in the activities that we share, you are doing so at your own risk. It’s important that you always check with your GP before trying new exercises. If you experience any pain or difficulty when carrying out these exercises, stop and speak to your GP or diabetes team.

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