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Exercise
Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. Exercising causes the body to produce endorphins, chemicals that can help a person to feel more peaceful and happy. Exercise can help some people sleep better. It can also help some people who have mild depression and low self-esteem. Plus, exercise can give people a real sense of accomplishment and pride at having achieved a certain goal — like beating an old time in the 100-meter dash.
Exercising can help you look better. People who exercise burn more calories and look more toned than those who don't. In fact, exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy weight.
Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising to maintain a healthy weight decreases a person's risk of developing certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases, which used to be found mostly in adults, are becoming more common in teens.
Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later. Women are especially prone to a condition called osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones) as they get older. Studies have found that weight-bearing exercise, like jumping, running or brisk walking, can help girls (and guys!) keep their bones strong. |
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Best Stretches for Office Workers |
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I used to have a real job...a job where I had to show up at the office and sit in a cubicle all day long typing things and talking on the phone and doing other office-like activities. I still spend a lot of time at my computer but, now, I work at home which means I can get up anytime I want without having a boss glaring at me. What I remember most from those old office jobs, other than the glaring bosses and the sheer boredom, is how much my back hurt all the time. |
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The thing about office life is that, unless you're the boss, it's usually frowned upon to actually stand up and (gasp) leave your cubicle, which makes staying active at work kind of hard. That means you're sitting for hours on end and everything starts to hurt - your back, your neck, your shoulders and that makes you cranky. One thing I used to do to keep my body in some semblance of health and, of course, to stay awake was stretching throughout the day. Stretching those office muscles - the ones that are chronically tight - can help keep some flexibility in your body and it may even make your day a little better. Check out the Best Stretches for Office Workers and give it a whirl. Some of these exercises do require that you stand so, if that's not allowed in your office, try these seated stretches.
Tools
Getting Exercise Around the House
Do you know what you can do in your life to increase your activity level? Check out this section from the Diabetes Learning Center for ideas.
Small Steps. Big Rewards. Prevent type 2 diabetes.
The National Diabetes Education Program has designed a national awareness campaign to target people at risk for type 2 diabetes. The campaign will create awareness that type 2 diabetes can be prevented through modest lifestyle changes and losing about 5 to 7 percent of body weight.
Nutrition
When it comes to managing your diabetes, exercise and nutrition go hand-in-hand. Visit our Nutrition area to learn more.
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Summer vacation is the time for fun, relaxation, and a break from everyday life. But being on vacation doesn’t mean you can forget your healthy eating habits and physical activity routine. If you’re at risk for type 2 diabetes, plan how to fit physical activity and healthy eating into your travel plans. With a little effort, you can stay healthy while you’re on the road. The key is small steps that lead to big rewards – you don’t have to knock yourself out to prevent diabetes. |
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Diabetes often has no symptoms or warning signs. The only way to be sure is to have your blood tested for glucose (blood sugar). If symptoms do appear, they might include:
•Feeling tired
•Feeling irritable
•Urinating more than normal
•Being very thirsty
•Being very hungry
•Unexplained weight loss
•Blurred vision
If you are experiencing some of these symptoms or think that you might be at risk for diabetes, be sure to talk to your doctor about getting tested.
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