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Diabetes Exercises For Type 2 Diabetes: To Help Control Diabetes — Caroline Jordan
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Diabetes is one of the world’s fastest-growing chronic diseases. Diabetes is a collection of diseases characterized by elevated blood glucose. There are multiple types of diabetes, but each involves the body’s inability to use glucose for energy. According to the CDC, 463 million adults have diabetes worldwide. In the United States alone, 34.2 million adults have diabetes, 10.5% of the population. Of the 34.2 million U.S. adults with diabetes, approximately 7.3 million of those are undiagnosed. (ADA, 2020). In fact, approximately 90% to 95% of all U.S. diabetes cases are Type 2. (CDC, 2019).
Type 2 diabetes is incredibly widespread, but the good news is that it can be preventable (and prediabetes can be reversed). The best way to keep it at bay is by living a healthy lifestyle, which means a well-balanced diet and regular exercise.
If you live with type 2 diabetes, exercising regularly can help you manage your blood sugar levels and weight. It may also help you reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, reduce cardiovascular risk factors, and promote overall health. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) encourages people to get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous…