Learn how regular physical activity can improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin for those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Physical Activity
Exercise and blood sugar control
When you exercise, your heart beats a little faster and you breathe a little harder. As well, your muscles use more glucose. Over time, all of these factors can help lower your blood sugar levels. It also makes the insulin in your body work better.
Understanding the Effects of Exercise on Blood Glucose
During exercise, glucose is the body’s primary source of energy. Blood glucose (sugar) response to exercise depends on whether the body needs fuel quickly or gradually.
Diabetes prevention exercise program
Starting a diabetes prevention exercise program isn’t as hard as you may think. Here are some tips on how to get moving to prevent diabetes issues.
The mental health benefits of exercise
Exercise doesn’t just benefit your physical health. There are psychological benefits as well, including an increased sense of well-being, and reduced stress levels. Read about the mental health benefits of exercise in this expert blog.
You can’t out-exercise unhealthy eating
I have been known to request (okay, insist) that my family come for a walk after a large holiday meal. I started doing this when I was pregnant with my son and I had gestational diabetes.
