Maria Lizotte RN,BSN,CDE

Certified Diabetes Educator

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Would you like to feel better?

Have more energy?

Save money on doctors bills?

Prevent chronic health conditions like Type 2 Diabetes?

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From boosting your energy to preventing Diabetes,

There is not one pill

that can match good old

fashioned exercise.

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It doesn’t matter who you are… or where you’re at.

you regardless of :

your ability/ limitations

how little “in shape” you are,

your age.

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Exercise …

Improves mood.

Helps to manage weight.

Boosts self confidence.

Increases energy levels.

Promotes better sleep.

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Exercise prevents:

Type 2

DIABETES4/6/2011 6

DIABETES… Why we DO NOT want it!

Damage to blood vessels.

BLINDNESSAMPUTATIONKIDNEY FAILUREHEART ATTACK, STROKENERVE DAMAGE

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Exercise:

Improves strength & function.

Improves anxiety level & attitude.

Decreases risk of heart disease.

Makes muscles more sensitive to insulin.

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In Conclusion:Physical activity delivers oxygen and

nutrients to your tissues.

Exercise helps your heart, lungs, and entire circulatory system work more efficiently.

Muscles respond better to insulin. Just a single session of strength training will make your muscles more sensitive to insulin for 12hours or more.4/6/2011 10

The FUN Theory!

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