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Exercising with diabetes can lead to unwanted traps and decreased performance. Rick Philbin, MED, ATC, CSCS and National Board Member, Diabetes, Exercise & Sports Association, shares his top 10 points to help anyone who has diabetes and wants to exercise. More Here

Encouraging regular physical activity is an essential element in the weight loss plan.[28] In addition to enhancing weight loss, physical activity may be a requirement for long-term maintenance of weight loss.[28,29] Everyone can find ways to increase his or her level of physical activity. Although commitment to physical activity enhances …

Among patients with type 2 diabetes, cognitive function is impaired and mood state deteriorates during acute hyperglycemia.

Elevated plasma FFA levels have been shown to account for up to 50% of insulin resistance in obese patients with T2DM.

Intranasal insulin appears safe and may stabilize beta-cell and immune function in individuals at risk for type 1 diabetes.

Treatment with sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis) results in increased levels of testosterone in men with erectile dysfunction (ED). However, increases are more marked with tadalafil.

Body fat distribution appears to be more important than obesity itself in determining risk for metabolic syndrome.

Glycemic control does not significantly differ between diabetic preschoolers who receive insulin pump therapy and those who receive intensive injection therapy.

Insulin resistance during the teen years is an independent risk factor for high systolic blood pressure in adulthood.