Exercise and Diabetes: How Physical Activity Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels
The Link Between Exercise and Blood Sugar Levels: One of the primary benefits of exercise for individuals with diabetes is its impact on blood sugar levels. When you engage in physical activity, your muscles require energy to function, and they draw glucose from the bloodstream. This helps to reduce high blood sugar levels and improves the body's ability to utilize insulin effectively. Furthermore, regular exercise enhances the body's sensitivity to insulin. This means that your cells become more receptive to insulin's...
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Insulin and type 2 diabetes: 5 facts you should know Has your healthcare provider talked to you about insulin? For many people, this can bring on mixed feelings and questions—often based on myths that simply are not true. Here are 5 facts to keep in mind. Diabetes is an insulin problem, not a sugar problem. After all, sugar doesn't cause diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes don't manufacture enough insulin, or their bodies can't use it properly, so they're unable to process the food they take in.1...
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Insulin and type 2 diabetes: 5 facts you should know Has your healthcare provider talked to you about insulin? For many people, this can bring on mixed feelings and questions—often based on myths that simply are not true. Here are 5 facts to keep in mind. Diabetes is an insulin problem, not a sugar problem. After all, sugar doesn't cause diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes don't manufacture enough insulin, or their bodies can't use it properly, so they're unable to process the food they take in.1...
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