Diabetes in Michigan Resources
Physical Activity and Diabetes

• Physical Activity Guide
  
  
• Provider Reference Guide Chapter
  
  
• Educational Handouts
  
  
• Physical Activity & Diabetes (ADA)
  
  
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  
  
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Physical activity is an integral part of the treatment of diabetes.

Activity Helps:

• Maintain heart health
  
• Control blood pressure
  
• Improve insulin sensitivity
  
• Reduce hyperinsulinemia
  
• Reduce body fat
  
• Increase muscle mass
  
• Improve quality of life
  
• Reduce stress

People of all ages need to be physically active. Learn what you can do with your children.