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Physical Activity
Diabetes and exercise for seniors
While scanning the discussion forum of Diabetes Care Community, I came across a post: My dad is 74 with type 2. His doctor says he should be exercising. Well probably he should but hes never really been a sporty or physically active kind of person. How can you make someone change at that age?
What is resistance exercise and why is it important to people with diabetes?
All physical activity is good for people with diabetes, but different types of exercise can present different benefits. The two main types of exercise are aerobic exercise and resistance exercise.
Exercise management for type 1 diabetes
It can be difficult for people with type 1 diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels during periods of exercise. Read this article to learn about exercise management in type 1 diabetes.
Gardening for exercise
Gardening is a great way of keeping fit and getting your yard in shape at the same time.
In praise of swimming
Swimming is an aerobic exercise, which involves continuous, rhythmic movements of large muscle groups. Read on to learn about 7 benefits of swimming for people with diabetes.