How Does Physical Activity Affect Diabetes
Health Encyclopedia: Diabetes
There is no cure for diabetes. Treatment involves medicines, diet, and exercise to control blood sugar and prevent symptoms and complications.
LEARN THESE SKILLS
Basic diabetes management skills will help prevent the need for emergency care. These skills include:
- How to recognize and treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
- What to eat and when
- How to take insulin or oral medication
- How to test and record blood glucose ...
Expert & Community Posts
Go Ahead and Jump… or At Least Run
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...there will be higher incidences of illnesses (such as diabetes and heart disease) which can... Read more »
Is Activity a Priority for You This Year?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...heart healthy and losing weight go hand-in-hand with physical activity. If you want to lose... Read more »
Breaking the Diabetes-Alzheimer's Connection
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertResearchers finally know why people with diabetes are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease. That... Read more »
Balance Exercise
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...listened.First, I listened to my favorite Certified Diabetes Educator. She was concerned that... Read more »
Type 2s need strips
By Gretchen Becker , Health ExpertShould patients with type 2 diabetes test their blood glucose (BG) levels? The American... Read more »
Health Guide
Chapter 2: Is It Safe for Me to Exercise?
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...prescribed a diet that is low in saturated fats, cholesterol, and sodium (and processed sugars, if diabetes is present). Diets might consist of fish or lean chicken (protein), fruits and... Read more »Images
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