The benefits of maintaining a healthy weight are well known for people living with diabetes.
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Diabetes and exercise for seniors
While scanning the discussion forum of Diabetes Care Community, I came across a post: My dad is 74 with type 2. His doctor says he should be exercising. Well probably he should but hes never really been a sporty or physically active kind of person. How can you make someone change at that age?
Are pomegranates good for diabetes?
The beautiful pomegranate with its ruby red arils (seeds) and refreshingly tart taste has become a popular grocery pick, especially when in season from October to January.
What is resistance exercise and why is it important to people with diabetes?
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.
Exercise management for type 1 diabetes
It can be difficult for people with type 1 diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels during periods of exercise. Read this article to learn about exercise management in type 1 diabetes.
Unscrambling 4 myths about diabetes and eggs
It was once thought that eggs were not considered part of a healthy diet. We now know from lots of research that this is not true. Eggs are an important food to include in your diabetes healthy eating plan.