Losing a modest amount of weight – such as 5% to 10 % of total body weight – can improve the body’s ability to lower blood glucose levels and reduce heart disease risk factors.
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Diabetes, heart disease and stroke – the important connection you need to know about
Heart disease and stroke are common complications of diabetes. In fact, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who don’t have the condition.
Fitting physical activity into a working day
The tips and ideas in this article are intended not only for people living with diabetes but also for anyone with jobs in the workplace.
Managing high blood sugar levels
High blood sugar levels, officially known as hyperglycemia, occur when the body has too little insulin or can’t use the insulin that it makes properly.
What is moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise?
Diabetes Canada and the Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Adults recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise per week, but what does moderate-to-vigorous-intensity exercise mean?
What is bitter melon, and how does it affect blood glucose levels?
Bitter melon is a vegetable that is related to cucumber and zucchini.
