Learn more about the connection between excess body mass and diabetes, as well as ways to help protect and strengthen your system and possibly reduce the odds of becoming diabetic.
No kidding. Well, actually, lots of kidding around has proven to give major physically beneficial effects on the body. Humor’s effects are likened to internal jogging. It is good medicine!
I can give you the medical facts about laughter elevating serum oxygen levels, which benefit the cardiovascular system, or that laughter stimulates the Immunoglobulin Assay (IgA), improving […]
Q. What are the benefits of exercise?
A. For people with diabetes, the benefits of exercise are blood glucose level improvements, stress reduction, increased energy, weight control, and for those who participate in regular physical activity, which includes moderate aerobic exercise, there will be a reduction in cardiovascular disease risk.
Q. How do I begin an exercise program?
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Looking good has long been a national obsession in the United States, prompting many people to do whatever it takes to stay thin. The result? Eating disorders. But what happens when a person with diabetes also has an eating disorder? The results can be deadly, as a February 2008 study of women with Type 1 diabetes […]
Why Exercise?
Physical activity is definitely important for people with diabetes. Exercise helps control blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight. It also increases blood circulation, which in turn can help prevent problems with your heart and nerves.
How Do I Get Started?