Getting regular physical activity has many benefits: It helps to control weight, reduce stress, and keep blood glucose in check, to name just a few. The articles in this section show you ways to increase your physical activity and make exercise a part of your daily routine. They also give practical tips for staying motivated, exercising with an insulin pump, and preventing hypoglycemia and other problems.

Burning Fat Through Exercise by Richard Weil, M.Ed., C.D.E.

Fat is a national obsession. Virtually everyone is concerned about how “fat” they are. It’s the hottest topic in the medical literature and at scientific conferences. And government health agencies are spending tens of millions of dollars to find ways...

Exercising With an Insulin Pump by Sheri Colberg, Ph.D.

Whether you consider yourself an athlete or an occasional recreational sports participant, you benefit from any activity that you do, because all exercise can improve your body's ability to use insulin. If you do not inject or infuse insulin to treat...

Increasing Insulin Sensitivity by Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D.

Insulin is a hormone that is normally released by the beta cells of the pancreas. When a person's pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to sustain good health, insulin can be injected into the body with a needle or infused with...

Also inside: Exercise Plan for Optimal Insulin Action, Insulin Sensitizers in Brief

Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Physical Activity by Richard M. Weil, M.Ed., C.D.E.

It's no coincidence that the rate of Type 2 diabetes is rising as rapidly as the rate of obesity in the United States. The two are strongly related: The heavier people are, the more likely they are to develop diabetes. So...

Physical Activity: The Magic of Movement by Patti Geil, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., and Laura Hieronymus, M.S.Ed., A.P.R.N., B.C.-A.D.M., C.D.E.

"The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions." —Fred Allen If jumping to conclusions is your only form of physical activity, you are overlooking one of the top tools available to improve your diabetes control! Healthful eating...

Also inside: Risky Business?, Step It Up!

Training for a Walkathon by Werner W.K. Hoeger, Ed.D.

Starting and sticking to an exercise program is not an easy task. About half of the people who start an exercise program give it up within the first six months, including those who take up walking for exercise. One way to raise your chances of keeping...

Also inside: Walking With a Purpose

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