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Exercise in Itself Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Exercise, dietary changes and medication have long been the cornerstones of managing type 2 diabetes. But few studies examine how exercise actually benefits these patients.

Overweight Hispanic Youth Face Increased Risk of Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome

New research shows that large numbers of overweight Hispanic youth already have complications of obesity, including impaired glucose tolerance, which can lead to diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

Partial Remission from Diabetes Linked to Intensive Weight-Loss Intervention

Participation in an intensive lifestyle intervention was associated with a greater likelihood of partial remission of type 2 diabetes.

Declining Physical Activity Levels Are Associated With Increasing Obesity

The recent worldwide increase in obesity has been attributed to environmental factors such as more sedentary lifestyles and excessive food intake.

Study Gets Obese Mice Moving and Cures Their Diabetes

Blood sugar control in those animals can be completely restored by returning leptin sensitivity to a single class of neurons in the brain.

Just 2-Minutes of Walking Per Hour Offsets the Hazards of Sitting

Standing may not be enough to offset the hazards of sitting for long periods of time, but adding as little as 2-minutes of walking...

Less Fit Teens More Likely to Have Precursor to Diabetes

A child who is overweight and unfit may already be on the road to developing insulin resistance, an early sign of diabetes, researchers have reported.
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Study: Simple Leg Exercises Can Help Diabetic Heart Health

A UBC study has found that a few simple leg exercises can reduce the risk of diabetes complications, improve blood vessel function and lower...

East Meets West In Effort To Prevent Diabetes: Researchers Using Traditional Chinese Exercises To...

In a study that is believed to be the first in the world to evaluate the effectiveness of Qigong and Tai Chi to combat the disease, PhD student Liu Xin has developed a series of exercises to reduce the risk of progression to Type 2 diabetes.

Targeted Initiatives Can Encourage People to Walk More

People can be encouraged to walk for up to 30-60 minutes more per week if they are given the right kind of help, finds a study published by British Medical Journal.

Race May Affect Weight And Fitness Level

Race may play an important role in determining a person's obesity and fitness levels, shows a new study.

Weight Lifting Can Help Overweight Teens Reduce Risk of Diabetes

Teens at risk of developing diabetes can prevent or delay its onset through strength training exercise, a University of Southern California study has found.

Adult Lifestyle Biggest Risk Factor For Diabetes

Adult lifestyle has more influence on your chances of developing diabetes than childhood experience, according to new research whose findings contradict previously-held beliefs.

Regular Three-Minute Workout Boosts Metabolism

A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body's ability to process sugars.

Fear of Hypoglycemia a Barrier to Exercise for Type 1 Diabetics

Study finds individuals with the greatest fear of physical activity had the poorest control of their diabetes.

Exercise Helps Diabetics Control Heart-Related Problems

exercise physiologist suggests that exercise, mainly aerobic activity and weight training, may provide multiple solutions to heart problems.