Whether they have diabetes or not, exercise is important for kids. However, there are some things to think about if you have a child with type 1 diabetes.
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Impact of physical activity on blood pressure
Many complications of diabetes can be attributed to hypertension or high blood pressure. A more intensive approach to managing blood pressure has been shown to have large positive effects on reducing total and cardiovascular mortality compared with less intensive management.
Equipping diabetes professionals with exercise knowledge
The Canadian Diabetes Association has undertaken an interesting new nationwide initiative for physicians working with individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes.
My experiences with yoga
On a recent trip to my home town in northern India, I had an opportunity to visit a yoga ashram, which had a reputation of helping people living with diabetes.
Do not let diabetes limit your running goals
A person with diabetes can run just as well as someone without diabetes. So, do not let diabetes limit your running goals.
Make a run for it!
Do you see people running when it’s –20 degrees and snowing, and think, “How ridiculous!”? Twenty years ago, I thought the same thing. Now, I am that ridiculous person.
