One of the things that can occur with diabetes is complications that can include poor circulation, and exercising is one of the ways that can get blood flow moving even in the extremities. The toes, feet, hands and fingers are often places where there is a lack of proper circulation with many medical conditions and diabetes is one of these conditions.

Being diabetic does not mean having to stop being active, diabetics can enjoy many of the exercise routines that anyone else can do, as long as they monitor their blood glucose level to ensure it does not dip to low or go to high.  To be accurate about this, the blood sugar level should be checked prior to exercise and then an hour or two afterward.