Dr. Colberg-Ochs outlines how physical activity affects glycemia, noting that, in some instances, blood sugars can increase during exercise, so this always needs to be taken into account. More videos with Dr. Colberg-Ochs: Sheri Colberg-Ochs, PhD, Introduction Q1: Is Exercise the Forgotten Tool? Q3: Intense Aerobic and Anaerobic Treatments Q4: …

Dr. Sheri Colberg-Ochs explains why in a recent talk she described exercise as a “forgotten tool” and the need for more emphasis by prescribers on this therapy….

Dr. Colberg-Ochs introduces herself and some of her recent research work on exercise and diabetes, including the importance of breaks from sitting for too long. More videos with Dr. Colberg-Ochs: Q1: Is Exercise the Forgotten Tool? Q2: Effect of Physical Activity on Glycemia Q3: Intense Aerobic and Anaerobic Treatments Q4: …

  By Sheri Colberg, PhD   Individuals with diabetes are frequently deconditioned and live a sedentary lifestyle. The good news is that people starting out on the lowest end of the fitness scale have the most to gain from adding in very little physical activity.

    By Sheri Colberg, PhD   Just to ask, when was the last time you practiced balancing on one leg for a minute or two?

  By Sheri R. Colberg, PhD   Just the other day I heard someone who was kidding around facetiously say to his colleague, "Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!" That phrase is actually a registered trademark of Life Alert Emergency Response and commonly joked about, but it’s no …

  By Sheri R. Colberg, PhD For those of us who are reasonably fit and exercise regularly, it is hard for us to imagine that people who are currently sedentary, unfit, or overweight can benefit metabolically from doing something like simply taking breaks from sitting. However, the research in this …

If you find that your blood sugars often fluctuate from too high to too low (and vice versa), you’re on the blood sugar rollercoaster. To learn how to eliminate the extremes, you’ll have to do a little sleuthing on your own. Get out your blood glucose meter, and for a …

By Sheri Colberg, PhD Just when everyone was already confused about what types and amounts of training people with diabetes should be doing, along comes yet another study to muddy the waters some more. This latest exercise research was undertaken by faculty at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and appeared …

By Sheri Colberg, PhD Different tissues and organs change over time at varying rates, so enhancing their function will likely slow your rate of biological aging and, in some cases, even reverse it. Certain biomarkers of biological aging can let you know whether you’re doing better or worse than your …