Walking Down Your Blood Sugar
When it comes to managing diabetes, it is time to put your best foot forward — and backwards — and forward again. Whether you are at risk for developing diabetes or have already been diagnosed with the disease, it is absolutely imperative to make the time for regular exercise. Instead of just talking the talk, you must now begin to walk the walk. And, speaking of walking, renowned fitness professional Leslie Sansone has just the thing to get you up out of that chair.
It turns out Leslies In-Home Walking program provides an ideal way for people with diabetes to stay in shape. In fact, her Walk Away the Pounds videos are being used in a 10-year research experiment to study the effects of exercise on managing blood sugar. This project, known as the Look Ahead study, is being led by Dr. John Jakicic of the University of Pittsburgh. Though the experiment is only in its fourth year, Leslies walking program has already produced some pretty dramatic results for diabetes patients around the world.
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in this country, Leslie tells eDiets. We have to find a way to finally stop the bleeding.
More than 6 percent of our population currently suffers from diabetes, and nearly a third of these 18.2 million people dont even know they have it. The vast majority of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. A person with Type 2 diabetes either does not produce enough insulin, or the cells of their body ignore the insulin. Type 2 diabetes is generally linked to poor diet and lack of exercise though. In fact, nearly 80 percent of the people suffering from Type 2 diabetes are overweight.
According to Leslie, the only way to slow the growth of this horrible disease is through the widespread adoption of «www.ediets.com» such as diet and exercise. Though genetics admittedly plays a role, Leslie also believes the same lifestyle habits often get passed down from generation to generation.
Most people who have Type 2 diabetes are that way because they have gained extra weight in middle age, Leslie says. We do have a choice to not develop the diseases of our parents.
Leslies assertion is supported by her friend and colleague in the health industry, Dr. Andrew Weil, who recently said the most important thing people can do to combat diabetes is to engage in aerobic exercise on a regular basis.
We are the least active that any society has ever been in the history of man, Leslie says. We are not using our bodies the way God intended.
The good news is that even a little exercise and «www.ediets.com» can make a tremendous difference when it comes to managing diabetes and improving your overall health. In fact, positive changes occur in the body after just a few minutes of exercise.
As you lose weight, the body starts using sugars in the right way, Leslie says. As you become more fit, it will be easier to regulate your blood sugar.
With nearly 80 videos and accessory products, Leslies In-Home Walking has become the fastest-growing indoor fitness program in the country. In fact, her Walk Away the Pounds videos continue to be among the most popular purchases for QVC viewers. They are also the top-selling fitness videos in retail outlets, as charted by Video Scan.
One of the things that makes Leslies exercise programs ideal for people with diabetes is that you can scale them up or down. And her walking techniques also involve every muscle of the body.
We take the intimidation away from exercise, Leslie says. If you can get out of a chair and walk, you can start this exercise program. But you can also progress as you feel stronger. We dont want sissy workouts. We want workouts that really do what they say they are going to do.
Ultimately, Leslie believes you should treat your exercise sessions like scheduled appointments. She recommends performing three to four scheduled exercise sessions of at least 30 minutes each week.
The human body does not store fitness, Leslie says. However, once you start the journey, everything gets easier.
Though all of her products can help you get in shape, Leslie is excited to the release of her first commercial video specifically aimed at people with diabetes. The video, called Walking Down Your Blood Sugar, is available through Leslies Web site. Now, even if you havent been selected to participate in the Look Ahead Study, you can get advice from Leslie about managing your diabetes.
You can live a long, beautiful life with Type 2 diabetes, Leslie says. The things you must do in order to manage this condition are really the things that everybody needs. And, if we can provide an important tool for your journey to manage diabetes, I cant tell you how thrilled I am.
To find out more about Leslie Sansone and in-home walking, «www.lesliesansone.com».
