Tips to Improve Eating and Activity Levels in Children
Concerned about your children's eating, physical activity levels and weight? You can improve their habits with these tips and set them on the path to healthy living.
Diabetes Fitness and Exercise
Diabetes Fitness and Exercise
Exercise should be an integral part of the treatment plan for all persons with diabetes. Exercise helps all persons with diabetes control weight, improve insulin sensitivity, bring about a healthier mental outlook, and reduce cardiovascular risk factors.
Enjoy a healthier diabetic lifestyle by staying active and paying attention to exercise and fitness. These articles and resources will help you get on track, or stay on track, while living with diabetes.
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Exercise Habits Should Start Early
Parents have a great opportunity to harness the natural energy children have and instill lifelong habits that will keep them active as they grow older. Regular exercise is as important for children as it is for adults because the problem of overweight affects both groups.
