"Great webmd.com article I found about why exercise is the second best treatment for type II diabetes behind better nutrition, they dont just treat the symptoms, they cure the desease."
Exercise is good for everyone, especially if you have type 2 diabetes. It's one of the best things you can do for your weight and your blood sugar levels, along with eating a good diet and taking any medicine your doctor prescribes. The benefits include:
- Helps your body use insulin, which controls your blood sugar
- Burns extra body fat
- Builds muscle strength
- Strengthens bones
- Lowers blood pressure
- Cuts LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
- Raises HDL (“good”) cholesterol
- Improves blood circulation
- Makes heart disease and stroke less likely
- Boosts energy
- Tames stress and helps you relax
How Does Exercise Affect Blood Sugar?
