Type 2 diabetes has been described as the quiet epidemic. The link between obesity and the condition has long been known. Unless action is taken, the trend in the United States and other developed countries toward a more desk bound and inactive lifestyle will exacerbate the situation. For this reason, health experts encourage those who are pre-diabetic or who already have developed the full condition to have a more active life style.

Exercise is one of the easiest ways to start controlling your diabetes. The good news is that it is never too late to start exercising. For people with type 2 diabetes in particular, taking regular amounts of exercise can improve insulin sensitivity, lower the risk of heart disease, and promote weight loss. It would be sensible to consult your physician before starting an exercise program.

Your exercise routine can be as simple as a brisk 30 minute walk around your local park or your neighbourhood. If you have been particularly inactive, you should start slowly and build up the duration and intensity of your exercises. Walking the dog or doing some gardening or doing the housework helps. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park at the far end of the car park and walk to the shopping mall. Every little bit of exercise helps. By raising your heart rate for as little as 30 minutes each day makes a big difference in your blood glucose control and to the risk of you developing diabetic complications.

For best results and to lose weight, combine your exercise regime with a healthy, calorie controlled diet. If you consume more calories than you consume, your body will burn fat to get the extra energy it needs. The effect of this is to reduce your insulin resistance.

The results would be the sweetest rewards from the effort that you have exerted. All you need is the willingness and the determination to start exercising for a healthier life free of type 2 diabetes.?

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