Often diabetes and obesity coexist, and obesity is a risk factor for the development of diabetes. Read on to learn more about diabetes and weight management.
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The role of diet, exercise and medication for weight reduction in adults with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity commonly occur together. In Canada, two-thirds of all adults are overweight or obese, making overweight and obesity the most common chronic conditions in the country.
Don’t just sit there! The benefits of keeping active
By now you’ve no doubt heard that sitting is bad for you. But wait, you exercise so you needn’t worry about the harms of sedentary living, right?
Losing it and not finding it again…achieving sustainable weight loss
Losing a modest amount of weight – such as 5% to 10 % of total body weight – can improve the body’s ability to lower blood glucose levels and reduce heart disease risk factors.
Physical activity and keeping the motivation
Participants in the Diabetes, Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle Program at Toronto Rehab were discussing how they planned to stay motivated, once they finished the program. Here are a few highlights that I think you will find inspiring
Simple habit changes that make exercising easier
I’m sure I’m not the first (or even the tenth!) person to tell you that exercise is a critical tool for managing diabetes. If you exercise regularly, great! If not, what’s stopping you? Lack of time? Motivation?
