@A DiabetesTeam Member hello I have improved my balance quite a lot by walking most days with my 4 wheeler walker (Rollator) regularly (weather permitting) and ensuing that I have good quality walking… read more
Does arthritis hinder exercise and physical therapy too
Praise God I will see what kind of exercise my good physical therapist recommend too. Thanks 😊 again for the good advice too. Esther
There are also chair exercises. any movement helps and I used chair exercises when I had an injury to a leg and had to mostly sit for a couple of months.
Never tried it myself - my Wife who has Parkinson's did it for a number of years because it really helps with balance and flexibility.
According to the Diabetes branch of the Mayo Clinic they list… read more
I have agoraphobia with panic attacks, ptsd from a very abusive marriage (which I left 2014) plus depression I do see 2 different therapists and they both help. But I also stress out over things I shouldn't even worry about
Loads of chair exercises on you tube,yoga and more energetic ones too
Yes,the weather has been crazy here. I still walk back and forth through the house thou
My daughter is a gymnast and is diagnosed during June 2016 as Pre-diabetic (14 years old). She struggles with shakes during exercise and competing which is making balancing very difficult. What can she do to prevent this shakes and fatigue?
I find protein helps eg nuts or some cheese.
Hi. I am Paul Swann from Quezon City, Philippines and new to this site. Still under observation by Cardio on diabetes until June 2023. Have come across a friend who is diabetic and recommended Cyclocarya Paliurus which he has used 2x a day and his bloodworks are good, exercises 4 days a week 7T-8T steps each day and limits his carbo intake. BP and blood sugar are within normal limits. Has anyone checked into this? Would appreciate any input. Thank you.
Hi Graham, agree with you and Henry that the critical areas are regular exercises, watching the portions eaten, lose the weight, drink and eat healthier. I want to prove to myself and my Cardio that… read more
Was recently diagnosed as Type 2 diabetic. My original Glucose A levels were 11.2. Two weeks later (Feb 1) my A1C A level was measuring 10. I've changed my diet (following Dr Gundry food guide), no red meats, no dairy, mostly fish, chicken, turkey and lots of veggies/greens. Am down 16lbs so far (20 to go). I'm determined to defeat this diabetes with heathier food plan and exercise. Question/curious, how long do your figure it takes for one to see changes in A1C levels (without medications) or… read more
2 months with little or no carbs
Hormones can play a factor as well...