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Getting Physical

Exercising regularly may help control your diabetes and help improve your quality of life. It may help make you feel stronger, more energetic and less stressed. There are many ways to exercise. Exercise is anything that gets you moving. Try to be active for at least 30 minutes on most days.

Being active may help:

Control blood sugar
Lower risk of heart disease and stroke
Lower blood pressure
Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol level
Improve sleep
Develop a stronger body
Improve flexibility
Boost energy level
Reduce stress

Talk to your doctor about getting more physically active and other things you can do to take good care of yourself.

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