There are different types of diabetes, known as Type 1 and Type 2. Exercise has a direct influence on both types of diabetes because it increases insulin sensitivity. According to the American Diabetes Association, the government's "Physical...
If your cells cannot get energy from blood glucose, they could die. When you have diabetes, your cells become resistant to insulin, the main mechanism for transporting glucose into cells. Over time, insulin resistance can damage organs and cause...
Diabetes is a disease in which your pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin, resulting in elevated glucose levels in your bloodstream. Left untreated, diabetes can result in seizures, coma and even death. Exercise plays an important role in...
Diabetic nerve pain, also known as diabetic neuropathy, is caused by nerve damage as a result of high blood sugar. Other symptoms include tingling or numbness in the extremities, muscle weakness and an unsteady gait. The American Diabetes...
Diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels become too high when the pancreas doesn't produce insulin, or not enough to manage blood glucose levels. It can also occur if the body doesn't use insulin correctly and can't stabilize sugar in...
Controlling blood sugar level is key to combating diabetes and its debilitating effects. Because of the effect of exercise on blood sugar levels, those with diabetes are advised to work physical activity into their daily routines to help improve...
Exercise is linked to the prevention of a number of chronic conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. Exercise promotes better health, even in people who have such chronic health conditions. When it comes to diabetes, there are two types....
Exercise is important for everyone, but if you have diabetes, it becomes that much more critical. Diabetes is a generic term for a group of illnesses that affect the way the body controls and processes blood sugar. Glucose, or blood sugar, is a...
Regular exercise offers diabetic individuals numerous benefits. For example, some forms of exercise can reduce insulin sensitivity, while others reduce body fat, which can lead to a greater sense of well-being. If you're looking for specific...
Exercise or physical activity is essential when you're living with diabetes. It's a natural way to regulate blood sugar levels by increasing cells' sensitivity to insulin, according to Maggie Greenwood Robinson, author of "Control Diabetes in 6...
Living with diabetes presents unique challenges when exercising, but with proper monitoring, running and exercises can help lower blood sugar levels and control weight, both critical for people with diabetes. An active lifestyle's accompanying...
Engaging in moderate aerobic exercise can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, and exercise has a number of positive effects for those who already have the condition. Due to the fact that people with diabetes are at higher than average risk for...
Diabetes is a major health problem that affects people from all walks of life, but black Americans face an especially high risk of diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 14 percent of blacks over age 20, or 3.7 million people,...
Diabetes is a medical condition that occurs when your body does not make enough insulin or is unable to use insulin properly. Without enough insulin, your body has trouble breaking down the food you eat and converting it to energy you can use....
An estimated 20.8 million Americans have diabetes, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, as of 2010. The disease occurs when the body no longer produces insulin, a hormone that helps sugar travel from...
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder exposing the body's inability to process and utilize glucose, which is the name for sugar once it enters the bloodstream. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, is responsible for carrying glucose out of the...
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body either does not produce insulin at all, as with type I diabetes, or the body does not produce enough or has become resistant to insulin, as with type II diabetes. Exercise is strongly recommended...
Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not properly regulate glucose in the bloodstream secondary to poor insulin production, insulin resistance or both. For a diabetic to prevent serious complications, such as blindness, kidney failure or...
Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but it's even more important if you have diabetes. Diabetes type one, which occurs when the body does not make insulin, and diabetes type two, which occurs when the body is unable to...
Diabetes is a condition where the body either cannot produce adequate amounts of insulin -- type 1 diabetes -- or cannot effectively use the insulin that it does have -- type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that's produced by the pancreas, which...
In people without diabetes, the hormone insulin helps glucose -- blood sugar -- enter the cells and act as a source of fuel for the body. In people with diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin or the body is not able to use insulin...
Diabetes is a serious, chronic illness that can affect every part of your life. Key lifestyle choices can help you alleviate your diabetic symptoms. Do aerobic exercise, which can help with the symptoms of both type 1 and 2 diabetes. Consider...
Diet and exercise are both essential components of any healthy lifestyle, but it is especially true when you have diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million Americans have diabetes. Exercise in particular can improve...
Those with a specific condition such as diabetes can reap added benefits when they exercise. If you are diabetic, you know the importance of maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle. Diabetes can negatively affect your blood circulation. Exercise...
Exercise and an active lifestyle are vital for good health, especially if you suffer from diabetes. The American Diabetes Association states regular physical activity lowers blood pressure, improves blood fats, reduces the risk of heart attack or...
As "Time" magazine reported after a major study on diabetes and exercise was released in 2007, "It's no secret that exercise is key to controlling type 2 diabetes." Exercise is good for type 1 diabetes as well. If you are diabetic, regular...
Poorly controlled diabetes could lead to a number of serious and potentially deadly problems including blindness, kidney disease, heart disease and foot amputations. Optimal blood sugar control requires you to adopt a combination of habits all...
Almost 24 million Americans have diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of these, 90 to 95 percent have type 2 diabetes. Exercise is frequently recommended to help manage and control type 2 diabetes. The...
Exercise offers many benefits to diabetics, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center. But before you begin any exercise program, you must understand the types of exercises that are beneficial to diabetics and the precautions that you must...
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