Dr. E and Dr. P go head to head in another challenge to show how exercise affects blood sugars, and they offer tips on what you can do keep from going too low or too high during and after working out.
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Did you know blood sugar response to exercise can make diabetes management more challenging? Understanding how people with type 1 respond to different types of exercise could help to improve care. If you’re interested in being part of a new at-home study, check out the criteria to see if you qualify.
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Endurance (or aerobic) exercise is extremely beneficial to people with type 2 diabetes, but all too often is not prescribed. Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned athlete, staying focused on four aspects of an exercise routine is key to being successful and staying healthy.
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A high rep workout uses resistance training to put your muscles to work while keeping your heart rate up. It’s great for all fitness levels because exercises can be easily modified, AND it can help improve the way your body uses insulin.
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We know the benefits of exercise on our bodies, but now more than ever we need it to help lift our spirits and calm our minds. Here are our top picks for free at-home online workouts!
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Only have 10 minutes and a small space at home to workout? Fitness expert Christel Oerum from DiabetesStrong shares an easy routine to get your blood pumping that can be adjusted for any fitness level.
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CrossFit is a high intensity, constantly changing method of endurance and strength training that offers a different workout every day to its members. Here’s how a pharmacist with T1D manages the challenges of the varied blood sugars it can bring.
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HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, which is an effective way to burn a lot of calories in a relatively short amount of time. However, it has a different effect on blood sugars than a typical aerobic workout.
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With so many temptations this time of year and seemingly less time to get things done, keeping exercise on the to do list can be a challenge. Here are a few easy tips to help avoid a major fitness fallout.
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It’s a cookbook, a fitness trainer and a 24/7 motivator (oh yeah, and it also dials people). How to turn your smart phone into your best diabetes resource.
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