Studies have proven the significant benefits of aerobic exercise in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. The impact of muscle strengthening exercises has been unclear, until now.
A new study sheds light on the implications of strength training for women in the fight against diabetes. In short:
-PLOS Medicine Editor
Ladies, you can improve your odds. Incorporate resistance training into your weekly routine. This study (of 99K women over 8 years) reports benefits in as little as an hour a week. Reach out if you would like help, I’d be happy to hear from you.
Full study here: Muscle Strengthening and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a major health concern facing the United States. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports:
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Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States
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Overall, the risk for death among people with diabetes is about twice that of people of similar age but without diabetes.
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Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, non-traumatic lower-limb amputations, and new cases of blindness among adults in the United States.
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Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
