Exercise
We cannot control our genes, but we can control the size of our jeans! Exercise prevents sugar from accumulating in the blood, helps the body ability to use insulin and helps control weight. Losing just 5% of our current weight can lower your risk for complications from diabetes. Thats a start.
Your ultimate goal is to incorporate aerobic exercise, strength training and flexibilty exercises into your overall fitness enhancement programme.
Here is a list of exercises you can incorporate during your week that will greatly influence your "fitness level".
walking up and down hills
jogging
bike riding
stationary bike in the home
tennis
swimming
yoga
bowling
dancing
low impact areobics or water areobics
ice skating
stength training with elastic bands, tubes or weights
daily flexibility exercises or stretching exercises before activities