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What daily activity goal does ADA give children and teens with diabetes?

At least 60 minutes a day.

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  1. 10 minutes a week
  2. 30 minutes a month
  3. 60 minutes or more daily ✔

Why: ADA recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous aerobic activity daily for children and adolescents. Families should ask the care team about glucose safety around activity.

Huh, didn't know that: Muscle- and bone-strengthening activity is also recommended at least three days weekly.

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Answer: 60 minutes or more daily. ADA recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous aerobic activity daily for children and adolescents. Families should ask the care team about glucose safety around activity.

  1. ADA Standards of Care 2026, Section 5 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12690188
    engage in 60 min/day or more of moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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