Be more active

Your body was built for movement! Bending, walking, lifting, dancing, playing and running just feel good.

Physical activity increases energy, helps handle stress better, strengthens the heart and lungs, and helps maintain a healthy weight. The result is a better quality of life for people of all ages.

In contrast, the results of inactivity can be a big blow to your well-being. You increase your risks of type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis (bone loss), heart attack and stroke.

What can moving your body do?
With more physical activity, you can:

better control your blood sugar
lower your blood pressure
reduce your cholesterol
relieve tension and stress
strengthen your heart muscle and lungs
improve your circulation
strengthen your bones
help maintain a healthy weight
look and feel great

Physical activity can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Although activity is safe for most people, if you are concerned about how exercise might affect you, please check with your health care team before beginning an exercise program.

How can you prevent diabetes?

Eat healthy

Good Fat, Bad Fat

Keeping portion size under control

Eat your fruit and veggies!

On the go

Be more active

Get ''in motion''

7 easy ways to move more

Be smoke free

Disclaimer: Your health care provider knows you, your health history and the kinds of changes you can make to improve your health. This website is not intended to replace advice from your health provider.