Type 2 Diabetes: Training That Moves the Needle
HIIT vs brisk walking vs resistance — what works for HbA1c and how to start Why exercise matters more after 40 If you’re living with type 2 diabetes (or you’ve been told you’re “borderline”), exercise
Exercise in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Written by: Sonja Cornes (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) In Australia, 1.4 million people are living with diabetes, with approximately 87% of people diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Developing diabetes is
The Dangers of Visceral Fat
In a previous blog post we outlined the term metabolic double jeopardy. This term refers to a condition where having a amount of body fat (obesity) can lead to sarcopenia. Sarcopenia refers to the loss of
7 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Fasting is the process of restricting your calorie intake for a specific time period. In the medical literature this is known as intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting can help your body fight off disease,
A Layman’s Guide To The Importance Of Blood Sugar Levels
Consuming the correct amounts of sugar each day is vital to our health and if not managed properly it can have a harmful effect on the body. Most people are not aware of the correct blood sugar levels and are
Stroke Risk Triples With Diabetes
Recent research has found that the risk of stroke is 3 times higher in those with type 2 diabetes.
How Sugar Can Shrink Your Brain
The health implications of Type 2 diabetes and obesity are well published and include an increased risk of heart disease, limb amputation, and even blindness. However, what isn’t as well documented is the
The Benefits of Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in our community, with the prevalence of diabetes increasing over 90% in the last 10 years in Boroondara alone. This is staggering when you consider that 60%