Dr Cory Couillard

The experts all agree – walking and other exercise is needed for individuals who are suffering with diabetes.   Walking is a great way to get fit and effectively manage the progression of the condition.   It improves circulation, promotes weight loss, reduces stress and balances blood sugar.   Recent research that was published in the journal Diabetes Care confirms that "modest levels of physical activity are associated with a lower risk of diabetes, compared with lower levels of activity.” The study included 1,826 people and found that about 25 percent of the people took fewer than 3,500 steps per day, and about 50 percent of the people took fewer than 7,800 steps per day.   The individuals who walked between 5,400 and 7,799 steps had between a 26 to 29 percent lower risk of developing of diabetes.   The Harvard School of Public Health recently presented obesity findings that “spending just one hour for a brisk walk may reduce your genetic tendency...