Better control of diabetes mellitus through exercise has been shown in a number of scientific studies in recent years both in diabetes journals, and sports medicine publications. Persons afflicted with insulin‐dependent diabetes are sometimes unaware of the potential benefits associated with exercise. The purpose of this review article is to highlight diabetes components, proper management techniques, and also give information relating to the different types of exercise available, such as aerobic conditioning, flexibility benefits, strength training, and their contributions towards diabetes management for both individual fitness programs, and in sports performances.