1. Maria Lizotte RN,BSN,CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator
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2.  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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3. From boosting your
energy to preventing
Diabetes,
There is not one pill
that can match good old
fashioned exercise.
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4. 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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5. Exercise …
Improves mood.
Helps to manage weight.
Boosts self confidence.
Increases energy levels.
Promotes better sleep.
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6. Exercise prevents:
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Type 2
DIABETES
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7. DIABETES…
Why we DO NOT want it!
Damage to blood vessels.
 BLINDNESS
 AMPUTATION
 KIDNEY FAILURE
 HEART ATTACK, STROKE
 NERVE DAMAGE
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8. Exercise:
Improves strength & function.
Improves anxiety level & attitude.
Decreases risk of heart disease.
Makes muscles more sensitive to
insulin.
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9. 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 12
hours or more.
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10. The FUN Theory!
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