Diabetes is a chronic disease defined by abnormally high blood sugar. Type II Diabetes is the most common and is highly related to poor lifestyle habits.
If you have Type II Diabetes, you can benefit greatly from an exercise program!
Exercise will help you:
- Lower your blood sugar
- Improve insulin sensitivity and decrease the amount of medication you need.
- Lower your blood pressure
- Lower your LDL (bad cholesterol)
- Increase your HDL (good cholesterol)
- Lower your risks for other chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer
- Improve your muscle strength and balance
- Improve your mood
- Improve weight management
Want to start an exercise program? Join Valley Cardiac Rehab Program!
A referral can be made though the diabetes education centre.