Physical activity also plays an important part in preventing type 2 diabetes. A major Government study, the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), showed that modest weight loss of 5 to 7 percent—for example, 10 to 15 pounds for a 200-pound person—can delay and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes. People in the study used diet and exercise to lose weight.
Research has shown that physical activity can
lower your blood glucose and your blood pressure
lower your bad cholesterol and raise your good cholesterol
improve your body’s ability to use insulin
lower your risk for heart disease and stroke
keep your heart and bones strong
keep your joints flexible
lower your risk of falling
help you lose weight
reduce your body fat
give you more energy
reduce your stress levels
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