ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan 30, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) —
Physical activity is one of the best methods of improving blood
glucose, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol. The February
issue of Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American
Diabetes Association, offers powerful inspiration to exercise from
professional athletes and everyday people alike. Whether it’s
snowboarding or playing a game on Nintendo Wii, this issue
demonstrates that there are countless ways to get moving, even during
winter.
Indomitable Snowman: Extreme snowboarder Sean Busby first built his
career on tearing up the slopes. Now he has a new calling as the head
of Riding on Insulin, a nonprofit that runs snowboarding clinics for
children with diabetes. “[Diabetes] has given me a direction in my
life,” says Busby, who has type 1. “I believe I was given this
disease for a reason, and that’s to show others anything’s possible.”
At the Summit: Simon Bennett has been an elite swimmer,
record-breaking cyclist and professional fitness coach for years. But
nothing prepared him for the challenge of climbing Africa’s highest
mountain — while managing his blood glucose levels. This
Australian’s story lifts expectations for an active life with
diabetes.
Build Your Best Body: Insulin sensitivity and calorie burning
increase with muscle mass. Personal trainer and power lifter Ginger
Vieira offers strength-training tips with unique considerations for
people with diabetes. The article also includes five exercises that
can be completed at home without any special equipment.
Stopping Diabetes Before It Starts: Prediabetes is a big problem in
need of a big solution, and the YMCA is leading the charge with its
affordable, accessible program that teaches people how to eat
healthfully and find time to exercise. Part of a grander initiative
called the National Diabetes Prevention Program, the YMCA’s course is
offered in nearly 50 locations and can easily be expanded to new
ones.
Playing the Virtual Field: In the battle for health, video games have
often been cast on the side of the enemy. But a subset of these
electronic diversions, dubbed “exergames,” may indeed be just what
the doctor ordered.
Additional exciting features and columns in the February 2012 issue
include:
-- Delicious ways to incorporate tropical fruits, such as pineapple, kiwi
and mango, into your meals.
-- A portrait of a young athlete who has completed the Association's
27-mile Portland, Ore., Tour de Cure(R) course by unicycle -- and
has his sights set on even longer one-wheeled rides.
-- The ins and outs of dietary supplements and vitamins for people with
diabetes.
-- What one can expect from a heart-healthy diet, which may help prevent
diabetic complications. This feature comes with three corresponding
recipes.
Diabetes Forecast has been America’s leading diabetes magazine for more
than 60 years, offering the latest news on diabetes research and
treatment to provide information, inspiration and support to people
with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight
to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those
affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure
and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities;
provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those
denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission
is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all
people affected by diabetes. For more information, please call the
American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or
visit
www.diabetes.org . Information from both these sources is
available in English and Spanish.
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Contact:
Anna Baker
703-549-1500 ext. 2090
anbaker@diabetes.org
SOURCE: American Diabetes Association
mailto:anbaker@diabetes.org
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