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Walking is an easy, light intensity exercise and offers benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. But what’s the best time of day to walk? Below we talk about reasons why you may want to walk in the morning or evening, and the importance of timing walks after meals. But overall, the best time for … Read more
For people with Type 2 diabetes, foot issues can make getting around painful and frustrating. That’s a big problem because walking is actually one of the best exercises for diabetes. Most shoes don’t have the comfort you need if you suffer from diabetes-related foot conditions, and can even make foot condition worse. So the DiaBettr … Read more
We go over why walking is the best way for people with diabetes to start lowering blood sugar, reduce stress and improve heart health.
Strength training burns tons of calories, helps lose weight and is effective at lowering blood sugar. This 2017 study on strength training and the risk of Type 2 diabetes found participants who did any strength training saw a 30% reduction of Type 2 diabetes. But strength training can be hard if you have some aches or … Read more
When it comes to Type 2 diabetes self-care, exercise is one of the most common things that people struggle with and a barrier to proper self-care. But we found that many of these reasons can be solved if you just start simple. This is where rocket jumps can be a great fit for diabetes self-care. … Read more