Exercising Safely
Summer is the perfect time to start regular daily activity – going for an evening walk, joining a softball league, or cooling off in the pool on a hot, sunny day. These are all great examples of fun ways for you to incorporate activity this summer.
There’s an almost endless list of benefits that come with regular physical activity including: more energy, weight loss, helps protect against heart disease, and helps lower blood glucose levels are just a few.
There are a few things you want to keep in mind while you’re exercising to make sure you have a safe exercising experience. Click here for some safety tips you need to know:
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Planning a family reunion, church or social gathering in the Greater Cleveland area for the months ahead? CLICK HERE to find out how you can receive free diabetes information to pass out to those attending.
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Knowing about the risk factors and symptoms of type 2 diabetes is important. Take an online risk assessment test NOW to find out your risk. Send your family, friends, and co-workers here to get an assessment. Who knows, one of them could have diabetes and not even know. But remember, this test is NOT diagnostic and is only a measure of relative risk. Only your doctor can diagnose you with diabetes.
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