​Describe how physical activity (PA) can help people to manage both types of diabetes.

​Since exercise is established as a means of weight control, and obesity and overweight are established factors in Type 2 diabetes, it is logical that PA should help control it.
Systematic reviews of research studies confirm that exercise:
Helps improve insulin resistance,
Helps prevent development of Type 2 diabetes,
Helps patients manage their Type 2 diabetes,
And lowers the risk of mortality among diabetics.
Physical activity is also found important in managing Type 1 diabetes.
A meta-analysis of behavioral interventions shows this.
Adolescents with Type 1 diabetes who are physically active show lower risks for cardiovascular problems than those less physically active.
Studies show PA affords modest protection for diabetics, not that it is a cure-all for controlling diabetes. Nonetheless, it does help.
PA is a useful component for both treating Type 1 diabetes and protecting against developing Type 2 diabetes.