Can't Walk like I used to

Hi,

New to this forum. I used to have v good aic numbers as I walked a lot. I got plantar fascitiis and had to stop. When I got better, I developed pain in the hips and back which makes long walks impossible. My aic has risen (from 5.8 to 6.0 - may be higher now).

Any advice on what I can do now to replace my walking (which I absolutely LOVED)? Did about 1 mile uphill daily.
My friend recommended dance video that's done standing as getting on the floor is difficult.

Thanks
Georgia

Dx Type 2 2010
Metformin 500 3x day
AIC 6

Hi Georgia. Sorry about this setback. Will is right about a recumbent bike being better for the hips and back. I understand what you're going through because I used to walk a LOT until bursitis in the hips caused so much pain that I couldn't do that anymore. It's only now that I've been able to get back into it after over six months.

Swimming is good also if you have access to a pool. I was in therapy twice for hip bursitis and was instructed to stretch stretch stretch in order to help ease the hip problems. If you Google stretching for hips or therapy for sore hips, you'll find a lot of information.