Exercise and Diabetes
30 Ways to Reach 30 Minutes of Exercise
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Phone calls. Groceries. Family time. They can all count toward your goal of managing your diabetes.

Researchers have good news to share—exercise has some amazing health benefits. But even more amazing is that you don't need to be a hard-core athlete to enjoy the benefits of fitness. Although experts recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, three 10-minute sessions work just as well as one 30-minute bout. And forget about exercise—just focus on 30 minutes of movement a day. It all adds up to bring you closer to fitness!

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