Tag Archives: exercise

The importance of aerobic fitness in the general population

Whole body vibration is a form of exercise that is becoming quite popular in North America.

This blog entry is written in response to the questions raised in the Connect section of Diabetes Care Community. (Thanks to Curious Joe and Bunny2 for your questions).

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.

"Our bodies have evolved over millions of years to do one thing: move," After all, humans were hunters and gatherers and survival meant constantly being on the move.

Physical activity is important for everyone. However people who take insulin often find that managing blood glucose levels during exercise can be a real challenge.

I will share the story of one of the members of the diabetes community support group.