According to Dr. Sheri Colberg, “The definition of insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over again, but expecting different results every time.” But when it comes to physical activity or exercise this statement is not true. Learn how to help your patients become insane about physical activity.

Dr. Sheri Colberg’s new book came out this month. 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes. is just what the title says. This week she lets us know about Gladys Dull, a Walla Walla, Washington resident who has been using insulin since 1924. Although the Cleveland brothers’ (Bob …

Excerpted from 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes   By Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM     There are certain benefits to be had from doing more intense exercise that some old-timers have recognized. Increasing exercise intensity even briefly works for everyone. For instance, in one study, unfit …

Researchers have concluded that your diet does play a role in preserving your mental function as you age, and so do health conditions. Dr. Sheri Colberg, author of The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan: Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, has found that diabetes can also affect mental function. …

One of the purported emotional benefits of exercise is related to the release of hormones in your brain called endorphins Dr. Sheri Colberg, author of The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan: Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes has found that increased endorphins can actually improve your diabetes. Lean how …

The mind-body connection

Dr. Sheri Colberg, author of The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan: Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, has great information on Exercise Concerns with Use of Newer Diabetic Medications. Be sure to read this and all of Dr. Colberg’s Articles

Often we worry about how drugs interact with diabetes medications and how food interact with diabetes medications, but do we ever stop to think about whether exercise interacts with medications Dr. Sheri Colberg, author of The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan: Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, addresses this …

Dr. Sheri Colberg, author of The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan: Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, knows that Walking is the most popular leisure-time physical activity among adults and this week she wants to help motivate your patients by counting steps

Dr. Sheri Colberg, author of The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan: Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, has the more help with your patients who need exercise. Exercising with Complications: Eyes and Kidneys This is a good one to print out add to your handouts.