All physical activity is good for people with diabetes, but different types of exercise can present different benefits. The two main types of exercise are aerobic exercise and resistance exercise.
Diet and Fitness Articles
Quick and Easy Menu Plan
It is important for people with diabetes to prepare healthy and nutritious meals. However, you may not enjoy spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Help is here with some simple and speedy recipes!
Magnesium: a mineral you want in your diabetes diet
With diabetes, it’s particularly important to have enough magnesium in your body because it helps regulate blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.
Here’s the scoop on this powerful mineral and how to get more of it into your diet.
Diabetes and potatoes: what are the best types of potatoes for people with diabetes?
Potatoes are full of important nutrients and, when prepared in a healthy manner, are fairly low in calories. Read on to learn about the health benefits of potatoes.
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?
Are anti-inflammatory diets recommended for people with diabetes?
Inflammation becomes harmful when it is prolonged and begins to damage healthy cells. Persistent inflammation underlies a variety of chronic medical conditions, including diabetes. To reduce levels of inflammation an anti-inflammatory diet can be helpful.
