Diabetic Men Who Stay Fit Live Longer

With many diabetics here at our office, we would love to share a little bit of information to you. Staying healthy and fit are two very important keys to a long, healthy, & successful life. Also, we have a very good section on diabetic footcare on our website, that should give you all the information you need to know before this article. http://www.vailfoot.com/diabetic-care.html


New findings in the journal Diabetes Care suggest men with type-2 diabetes who stay fit and active have less chance of dying. The study involved 1,703 African American men and 1,445 Caucasian men with type-2 diabetes. Over a 7-year period, death rate for African Americans in the low-fit group was 46% percent, moderate-fit group 27% and 15% for the high-fit group. Numbers for Caucasians were 37%, 19%, and 9% respectively, leading researchers to stress the importance of cardiovascular fitness for diabetics.


Let's be honest. No one should get diabetes. Eating a nutritious diet rich in fruits and vegtables slashes the risk of type-2 diabetes, but exercise is still great, especially for men. Last month, a report highlighted the importance of impact training, like running, for men to build stronger bones. Just don't go overboard! Mental fatigue can kill your workout.

We all know exercise helps prevent type-2 diabetes. Good thing, because a recent study showed obesity, heart disease, and diabetes all increase risk of dementia.