Wine Club
Join the new Diabetes Society Wine Club. Enjoy fine wines at discount prices, free shippping and a percentage donated back to us!
Car Donation
Want to turn your old car into a tax donation, help the Diabetes Society and receive a free $50 gas card? Call 408-370-1054 or 1-877-977-9577 now! You may also send emails to ableautocharity@yahoo.com.
Benefits of Regular Exercise
Exercise can take glucose out of the blood to be used by the muscles for energy during and after exercise resulting in lower blood glucose levels.
Exercise helps delay or stop large blood vessel and heart (cardiovascular) disease, the leading killer of people with diabetes.
Exercise assists with weight loss and control.
When beginning an exercise program, there are some important steps to take:
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN before you start, especially if you have problems with your heart or your feet.
Eat a snack if your blood sugar is below 100 before exercise.
Carry fast-acting sugar and a snack with you.
Start slowly and choose an activity you ENJOY!
Goal should be 30 to 60 minutes of increased activity on most days of the week.