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What weekly aerobic activity goal does ADA give most adults with diabetes?

At least 150 minutes each week.

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  1. 15 minutes
  2. 60 minutes
  3. 150 minutes or more ✔

Why: ADA's general adult goal is 150 or more minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic activity each week. Ask your care team which activities and pace are safe for you.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA spreads the goal over at least three days in a week.

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Answer: 150 minutes or more. ADA's general adult goal is 150 or more minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic activity each week. Ask your care team which activities and pace are safe for you.

  1. ADA Standards of Care 2026, Section 5 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12690188
    engage in 150 min or more of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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