August is National Eye Exam Month. What should you do during this month? Access this page for more information, including a 9-minute video with tips on how to prevent/reverse cataracts: https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.com/other-resources/challenges/august/national-eye-exam-month/ If you got this email from someone who forwarded it to you, please consider subscribing to our blog yourself at https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.com/blog-posts/. Scroll down to … Continue reading August – National Eye Exam Month
Exercise & Eyesight
Does exercise affect your eyesight? If you don't know (or even if you do), please take a look at these articles: Diabetic Eye Disease Retinopathy often begins at prediabetic blood sugar levels. Learn why and what you can do to stop and even reverse this damage. https://www.bloodsugar101.com/diabetic-eye-disease Sedentary Behavior Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/sedentary-behavior-linked-diabetic-retinopathy/ Can … Continue reading Exercise & Eyesight
Flexibility & Stretches
Whether it's summer or winter, and whether you exercise indoors or outdoors, it's important to maintain your body's flexibility by doing stretches. Here are two articles that give important information about stretches and flexibility. 6 Flexibility Tips to Loosen Tight Hamstrings Let’s take a look at some of these factors and some strategies you can … Continue reading Flexibility & Stretches
Seasonal Exercise
What season of the year is it where you live? In the Northern Hemisphere, it's summer. So you may want to exercise by swimming. If so, you need to take special care of your feet. Here are two articles for your reference: Summer Foot Care https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.wordpress.com/2017/06/23/summer-foot-care/ Diabetes and swimming https://www.swimming.org/justswim/diabetes-and-swimming/ May is actually National Water … Continue reading Seasonal Exercise
Exercise & Diabetes
Goal/Objective: To establish a daily routine of physical activity within your individual scope of mobility. Time Frame: Ongoing for the rest of your life! Which, of course, will be longer because you exercise. The Importance of Exercise When You Have Diabetes https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-exercise-when-you-have-diabetes If you got this email from someone who forwarded it to you, please … Continue reading Exercise & Diabetes