Fitness and Diabetes

Aug 5, 2009

Laugh Until You Drop – Your Blood Sugar, That Is!

By Wendy Rapaport|2014-04-11T14:41:13-04:00Updated: August 5th, 2009|Fitness & Diabetes, Newsletters|0 Comments

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 […]

Sep 10, 2008

Exercise Questions Answered

By Jeanna Rhoulhac|2016-05-25T13:40:11-04:00Updated: September 10th, 2008|Fitness & Diabetes, Newsletters|0 Comments

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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Apr 17, 2008

Insulin & Weight Loss

By ADW|2024-01-05T13:21:53-05:00Updated: April 17th, 2008|Fitness & Diabetes, Health & Wellness, Newsletters|0 Comments

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 […]

Feb 27, 2008

Fitness & Diabetes

By ADW|2023-09-07T10:26:01-04:00Updated: February 27th, 2008|Fitness & Diabetes, Newsletters|0 Comments

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?

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