In addition to aerobic activities, you can greatly improve your blood glucose by doing some resistance, or weight, training. Like so many ...
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Why Resistance Training is Great for Diabetes Management
What if I told you that I have the magic formula for looking good, feeling amazing, and using less insulin (or other diabetes drugs)?!! ...
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Full-Body Gym Workout
YES! It’s time to lift some weights! We are going to the gym today for a fun full-body workout This basic, but very effective, workout ...
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Full-Body Workout You Can Do at Home Using Only Dumbbells
Are you ready for a fun full-body workout you can do at home with just dumbbells? It’s no secret that my heart belongs to resistance ...
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5 Things I Wish I Had Known Earlier About Food and Fitness
I still remember the first time I set foot in a commercial gym. I was 16 years old and had a burning desire to get in better shape. I also ...
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Working Out With Diabetes – 10 Step Guide to Getting Started
Starting a workout program as a person with diabetes can be daunting, even if it’s something you really want to do. I hear a lot of people ...
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5 Things Diabetes Has Taught Me About My Body and Mind
There are days when I really just want a huge holiday from my 30 years of diabetes. It has brought me to tears, made me angry; at times it ...
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Surfing with Type 1 Diabetes
I recently received an email from a fellow active T1D asking how I manage my blood sugar during a surf session. I thought my methods could ...
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Book Review – The Diabetic Muscle and Fitness Guide
I love lifting weights and building lean muscle mass, so I was very excited to read and review “The Diabetic Muscle and Fitness Guide” by ...
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Full-Body Dumbbell Home Workout
Are you ready for a fun full-body dumbbell workout you can do at home? I know that last week’s upper and lower body splits were super ...
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Upper-Body Dumbbell Workout
We are splitting our workouts into upper and lower-body workouts this week. Since the last workout was a lower-body dumbbell workout, it’s ...
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Leg Workout Using Only Dumbbells
I have always found that legs are the hardest body parts to train at home. You just can’t get the same amount of resistance as you can in a ...
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Full-Body Dumbbell Workout You Can Do at Home
I love my home dumbbell workouts! This one is a little harder than the last one but you can always use a lower weight or do fewer reps ...
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Full-Body Home Workout Using Dumbbells and Body Weight
YES! It’s time to lift some weights! Are you ready for a fun full-body dumbbell workout you can do at home? We have been doing only ...
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High-Intensity Home Workout
I’m having so much fun creating these workout videos! Since the weather has been brutal in many parts of the country, it has been important ...
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Low Impact Home Workout
Today I want to change things up a little with a low impact home workout! Low impact means no jumping and that you’ll have at least one ...
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Fun & Effective Cardio Home Workout
Are you ready for another fun cardio home workout? As always, make sure you have plenty of space and a good surface to exercise on before ...
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How to Manage Your Blood Sugars When Exercising with Diabetes
Few things are more frustrating than having to stop your workout to treat a low (or high) blood sugar. It can be absolutely “I want to cry ...
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Home Cardio Workout
Time to get sweaty with a fun but challenging home cardio workout! Make sure you have plenty of space and a good surface to exercise on ...
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The Ultimate Fitness Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us, and if you are anything like me, you are most likely already searching for the perfect gifts for friends and ...