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Diabetes, depression & fitness
People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from depression. At least 30 minutes a day of exercise can help improve both conditions.
Regular exercise can help stabilize your mood and generally improve your state of mind and self-image.
These other exercise benefits can especially help people manage their diabetes:
- Help control weight.
- Improve how your body uses insulin.
- Decrease the risk of heart disease.
To get the above benefits, your activity doesn't have to be vigorous. It just needs to be consistent. It's also a good idea to combine aerobic exercise with strength training.
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Depression and diabetes: How to cope
Source: American Counseling Association (www.counseling.org); United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
First published: 03/01/2003
Last updated: 12/20/2006
Reviewed by: Paul Kleeberg, MD, medical director, Allina.com