Exercise is part of the treatment for diabetes and you probably already know this, but do you know how important it is in preventing heart attacks and strokes. It even improves your mood. Exercise will lower your blood glucose level which helps control the damage caused by it.

The oxygen used by your body when exercising will make your muscles use more glucose and this will lower your blood glucose level and improve your insulin sensitivity.

Lower insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetics is compounded from lack of physical activity. A proper exercise program will add years to your good health.

A person that does a regular exercise routine will have more muscle mass which burns more calories for keeping off unwanted weight. It improves circulation in the legs where diabetics get many problems.

Exercise will help lower your blood pressure and may prevent a stroke. Lower blood pressure will also make it easier for your kidneys to remove excess sugar from your blood.

Keeping fit will change your whole outlook on many things like doing more outdoor activities. Fresh air and sunlight helps to keep you in a better mood.

Do not just depend of medicine for controlling your diabetes, get a bicycle, buy some walking shoes, and whatever else interests you for physical activities. This type of exercise is good for the body and the mind. Group activities like camping or softball will keep you away from your TV and couch, so they have to be good for you.

A good picnic lunch included with all of this and you are set to go.

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