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Are There Exercises To Do At Home To Help With Balance? I Was In A Weekly Exercise Group I Enjoyed, I Stretch, Work On Flexibility, & Walk.
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@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

How Does Arthritis Hurt Some Good Exercise By Physical Pain Too.
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Does arthritis hinder exercise and physical therapy too

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Praise God I will see what kind of exercise my good physical therapist recommend too. Thanks 😊 again for the good advice too. Esther

Has Anyone Used Tai Chi To Battle Their Diabetes? Was It Effective?
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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 Know I Need To Exercise More. I Have Hip Issues And Find Walking Painful. What Do You Do For Exercise? How Do You Keep Motivated ?
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JenniferWaithe& Judithgoode, I will definately look into water exercise. Thats a great idea. Thanks so much for the suggestion. I wish you both well and keep safe .

Professional Couch Potato Seeks Exercise Motivation!!
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Yes,the weather has been crazy here. I still walk back and forth through the house thou

Cyclocarya Paliurus- Plant Based Anti-diabetic Supplement
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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.

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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

How Do You Stay Active When You Have Other Issues?
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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

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Loads of chair exercises on you tube,yoga and more energetic ones too

How Long Does It Take To Get A1C Levels Down With Improved Eating And Exercise?
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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

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2 months with little or no carbs

What Can We Do To Prevent Shakes?
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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?

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I was at tge gym today and noticed that I had tge shakes too
I take sweets just in case
The use of my cgm is so crucial fir persons whi are exercising.
Your daughter would be an ideal candidate for… read more

Morning, Anyone Else Have A Weak Bladder Since They Diabetic? Oi Mine Is Worse Than Before The Last 6 Months And I've Been Diagnosed 09/2021
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If you have a bit of a bladder infection, that can affect control. See your doctor.

You can control your weak bladder by kegel exercises. I do mine in reps of 3 short term… read more