Diabetes, especially type 2 or adult diabetes is becoming an increasing threat in the United States. One of the biggest reasons for this is overeating and obesity. However, while diabetes cannot be cured, it can be prevented by keeping yourself at a healthy weight. It is very important to recognize the connection between diabetes and exercise.
Maintaining a healthy weight can be hard, especially in our crazy modern world where it feels like we can’t even find time to breathe let alone go to the gym for an exercise session. However, there are several very basic things that can be done to help keep off the flab and stave off diabetes.
When you have the option between the stairs and an elevator or an escalator, take the stairs. Sure, you’ll get to your business meeting a little bit sweatier than your colleagues, but you’ll be burning crucial calories by those daily walks up and down the stairs. Even better, you’ll be saving yourself from diabetes and exercise at the gym.
Over the course of a work day, most people drive their cars to work, drive to lunch and drive home. However, most people who live in a city have the option of taking public transportation such as the subway or busses. Not only will you be saving on gas by using public transportation, you will also be getting the blood pumping by walking just those few blocks between your apartment, the subway and your business. Better yet, if you only have a few miles to go in the morning, consider riding a bicycle. You will be getting in that important exercise in the morning that could save you from diabetes, and you will be keeping your blood pressure down by not having to deal with traffic every morning. Double bonus!