Tag Archives: exercise and diabetes

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by janekdickinson

Type 1 diabetes, once called “juvenile onset” or “insulin-dependent” or “Type I” diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder. The body turns on it itself and attacks the cells in the pancreas (beta cells in the islets of Langerhans) that make insulin. Scientists … Continue reading →

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Four Ways to be Healthy

Posted on November 28, 2012 by janekdickinson

This is what I tell my kids, and it’s true for all of us. Four things you can do every day to get or stay healthy: 1.) Drink lots of water 2.) Get enough sleep 3.) Be active 4.) Make healthy food … Continue reading →

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Stand Up and Move!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by janekdickinson

The evidence against a sedentary lifestyle is mounting, and has been for years. And so are the opportunities to sit! More and more of us work from home, and the majority of those who don’t either drive or take public … Continue reading →

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Have a ball

Posted on August 8, 2012 by janekdickinson

Here’s a good article with suggestions for ways to sneak in exercise without too much thought or effort. It caught my eye because I sit at my desk, in front of a computer, five days a week. It wasn’t always … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Improvement

Posted on May 16, 2012 by janekdickinson

I really need to keep my office clean. I know it has nothing to do with diabetes, but I just looked around me, and it’s a disaster. And I consider myself an organized person!! I’ve spent many years improving my … Continue reading →

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Treadmills are quite handy

Posted on April 16, 2012 by janekdickinson

While walking on the treadmill this morning, I started thinking about the different uses for a treadmill. Obviously, it’s meant for exercise. But in addition to walking or running, one can really get a lot of thinking done on the … Continue reading →

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Fit or Flop?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by janekdickinson

I’ve been busted. I kind of figured my exercise routine was losing its effect when I increased my walking from 4 to 6 days per week and didn’t really notice any changes. In fact, I’ve been having a hard time … Continue reading →

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Take a walk

Posted on April 7, 2011 by janekdickinson

Do you hate to exercise? If so, why do you hate it? How do you feel about walking? Walking has got to be one of the best – if not the best – forms of exercise that exist. You can … Continue reading →

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