As described in our article about the New activity and non-activity guidelines for kids, the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (CPAG) recommend that children over five should get at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise each day. But many parents are unsure whether these guidelines can be safely applied for youth with type 1 diabetes.
Diet and Fitness Articles
5 tips to make a healthier birthday cake
Birthdays are for celebrating, and there’s no better way to indulge than with a delicious birthday cake! With a few tweaks to ingredients and toppings, baking a birthday cake can be healthier than store-bought options and tastier as well.
12 hydrating foods for people with diabetes
Our bodies need water to function. As the temperatures heat up, staying hydrated is more important than ever, especially when you have diabetes which can increase your risk for dehydration.
What are the best exercises to control blood sugar?
Regular exercise can help you control your blood sugar, and doing a combination of exercises is your best bet.
Here are some exercises to control blood sugar.
Managing the heat wave with diabetes
Summer is the season that so many of us look forward to. But hot weather can pose a number of problems for people living with diabetes.
Summer exercise safety for people with diabetes and heart disease
Heat is generated within the body through the metabolism of nutrients, such as the process of converting sugar to energy.
