•Studies show that, no matter what the activity is, increased activity leads to insulin sensitivity improvement.
•Research shows that people who exercise moderately and regularly are less likely to fall foul of impaired insulin-using capacity
•Adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week. Moderate, physical activity can be as simple as walking briskly and climbing stairs.
•It's clear that simple lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes and other related diseases.
•Research shows that the combination of a healthy diet, regular exercise, weight control and abstinence from tobacco have significant health benefits.
Exercise Made Easy For You!
•Take the stairs instead of using lifts
•Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both! Start with 5-10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes.
•Walk or cycle instead of driving short distances.
•Park further away from your office or home and walk the extra distance.
•Wear your walking shoes and walk around shopping malls particularly in hot weather
For more information call the Walk 2014 Team at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi on 02 40 40 888