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How Exercise Helps Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes
How Exercise Helps Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes
How Exercise Helps Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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