Exercise

Before beginning a new regiment always check with a dr (the book says so)
I have checked with the dr and i have a GREEN light: So to help me because i can find a million reasons why not to go to the gym as i can find a million reasons to go to the gym,
I am good at going about 2 weeks in a row and then week 3 i find i have things that i have let go and must be done (GOOD EXCUSE HUH)
Well the subchapter in the book says look at your life style:
So that is what i am gg to do:
want to look with me?????????

How do you manage your time?

They say you can add 10 min of exercise 3 times a day with minimal impact to your scheudle.
Going to plot a schedule. stay tuned.

There ideas

• get up 10 min earlier
• park at the far end of the parking lots
• use stairs instead of elevator
• take a 10 min storll after lunch
• spend 10 min stretching when you get home

NOW Do these things really work?

Exercise

WHY EXERCISE????????
the book says it will

• lift your mood
• lighten your weight
• builds muscles which burn calories even at rest
• reduces stress, anxiety and depression
• improves your sex life
• gives you more energy
• makes you feel great
• makes you look great
• makes you proud of your self

Do you think that reading this book is exercise??????????

New Medication

I have seen this advertised a lot lately and it seems to be the answer to my high blood sugars in the morning,
I was wondering if anyone else is on this medication and your thoughts?
thanks for sharing
Pauline

Even though you do your best to manage your type 2 diabetes, it can be tough to keep your blood sugar under control. One option your doctor has is adding once-daily Onglyza™ (saxagliptin).
Onglyza is an oral prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to control high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
In clinical studies, Onglyza lowered A1C, morning blood sugar (FPG), and after-meal blood sugar (PPG) when added to one of several common oral diabetes medicines. Onglyza has not been studied with insulin.
If your current oral type 2 diabetes medication is not enough, you may need extra help.
Ask your doctor if adding Onglyza is right for you.

The "I hate to Exercise" Book

Is what i am going to be reading and sharing here on the blog.
I know that it has been a while since my last post, but as usual life happens and when that does the blog gets pushed aside.
The young lady at Kaiser suggested this as a good read for me, as i hate to exercise and i have diabetes, so lets see if i can learn some new tricks and lose some weight doing it :)

The book is called The "I hate to Exercise" Book for people with diabetes 2nd edition by charlotte Hayes, MMSc, MS, RD CDE

The explanation exceprt from the book from the Diabetes network (http://www.diabetesnet.com/dmall/product_info.php?products_id=271) is as follows:
Turn everyday home activities into a low-impact fitness plan you'll love
If you're like most people, you probably don't get much exercise, have a hard time sticking with an exercise plan, or find it difficult to perform some of the exercises that health professionals recommend. Fortunately, the key to good diabetes self-care is not fancy exercise equipment, an expensive membership to a gym, or a rigid exercise schedule. The key is simple: stay active by making the most of the activities you already do.
In this revised and expanded second edition, author Charlotte Hayes offers even more easy ways to build activity and exercise into your daily routine. With new exercises, more tips, and an all-new chapter on walking your way to improved diabetes management, this second edition of The "I Hate to Exercise" Book for People with Diabetes is better than ever!
Inside you'll learn how to:
Ease your way into more physical activity
Build an active lifestyle based on your daily routine
Create a fun, low-impact walking program
Set realistic goals and chart your progress
Much more
Don't be intimidated by the difficulty of a structured exercise routine. You'll find that just a little exercise can make a big difference!