Strength training benefits for diabetics

 4/26/23


For people with diabetes, strength training helps the body :

Studies show that it's as good as aerobic exercise at boosting how well your body uses insulin. (Also doing aerobic exercise may be even better.)


All of this information is word for word from 

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/strength-training-diabetes#:~:text=You%20can%20lift%20weights%20or,a%20longer%20workout%20less%20often.


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