Category: Physical Wellness

Physical wellness, including exercise, sleep and food, is a crucial part of successful diabetes management alongside healthy eating and mental health.

Ways to Manage Weight When Movement Is Limited

Learn about changes you can make to lose weight and improve blood glucose levels when movement is limited.

Blood Sugar and Fitness

Starting to work out for the first time? Knowing the basics of blood sugar and fitness can help you learn how to workout safely + reach your diabetes goals.

Weight Fluctuation: Why 5 Pounds May Not Be A Big Deal

Does your weight fluctuate daily? Don’t focus on it. Here are some health factors to focus on that will help improve your overall diabetes management.

Type 2 Diabetes Basic Exercise Guide

Physical activity is one of the important pillars for all types of diabetes management of. A moderate intensity workout for only 30 to 60 minutes three or four times per week is enough to reduce HBA1...

BMI: What You Need to Know

Body mass index, or BMI, is known to be an old and outdated way of measuring health, yet it’s still used widely. Here’s what you should know about BMI and its importance in weight management.

Cold and Flu and What to Do

Getting sick can be scary, especially when you or a loved one lives with diabetes. Here's some info on what to do with the cold or flu.

Diabetes and Exercise

Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle. You should always consult your doctor before engaging in strenuous exercise to be sure you are physically able though.

Does Your Weight Affect T2D Management or the Other Way Around?

We break down the relationship between weight, obesity and T2D and how changes in weight may affect your diabetes management, and vice versa. 

Diabetes Medications + Weight: What You Need to Know

You may be wondering if a your type 2 diabetes medication has weight-related side effects. Here, we break down what you should know.

Exercise Basics

Managing type 2 diabetes while exercising is unique to the individual and depends on many variables including the activity, health needs, length and duration of the training, upcoming competitions, et...