Normally, the insulin in your body allows your cells to convert blood sugar into energy. But when you have insulin resistance, your cells aren’t responding properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise. Here’s a look at the signs of insulin resistance as well as the ways you can help prevent it from becoming a concern in your life.
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How much exercise is needed?
Learn how regular physical activity can improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin for those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Protect your heart! 10 tips for those living with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease than people who aren’t living with the condition. Learn 10 ways to protect your heart.
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.
10 tips for exercising in the heat
We wait so long for the summer heat to arrive that it’s easy to get carried away by the first sizzling day and overdo outside activity.
Myth busting: the truth about three exercise myths
There are lots of myths surrounding the world of exercise and fitness. While some of them are harmless, others can actually lead to injury.
