Physical Activity

Richard S. Beaser, MD, Edward S. Horton, MD and Catherine A. Mullooly, MS, RCEP, CDE   The weeks excerpt answers the following questions: How to adjust insulin for activity What is the "lag effect" Which snack foods are best for exercise

Richard S. Beaser, MD, Edward S. Horton, MD and Catherine A. Mullooly, MS, RCEP, CDE  The week’s excerpt answers the following questions:  How much resistance training is needed to improve insulin sensitivity Frequency, duration and intensity levels required Self-care skills applied to physical exertion Individualized physical activity for type 2 …

Today’s baby boomers do not fare very well compared with….

Cecilia Sauter, MS, RD, CDE, gives us some terrific examples how very small steps that patients can take to improve their physical activity levels. However, she first points out that it is vital to listen to patients to determine if they are willing to increase their activity. If so, she recommends doing …

Richard S. Beaser, MD, Edward S. Horton, MD and Catherine A. Mullooly, MS, RCEP, CDE The week’s excerpt answers the following questions: What the four necessary factors are in a fitness program The formula to use to estimate individuals maximum heart rate How to use the Karvonen formula Which is …

A new study has found that exercising on an empty stomach in the morning can….

Women have to do about 20% more exercise to get the same benefits….

Finesse Disposable Insulin Patch Pump  Finesse is a small, flat, disposable, mealtime insulin delivery patch that is about one-quarter inch thick and just a little longer than a mid-sized paper clip. Entirely mechanical with no batteries, no electronics, no separate infusion sets, it stays comfortably adhered for up to three …

      There are three components of a physical fitness program: cardiopulmonary endurance, flexibility and strength training.

    By Sheri Colberg, PhD     Based on past research, the top reasons why people drop out of exercise programs are the following (in no particular order): 1) lack of time, 2) exercise intensity too high, 3) orthopedic injury, and 4) lack of enjoyment. I will address each …