Diabetes is a chronic disease which can reduce the quality of life of sufferers. However, the actual risk of diabetes can be managed by leading a healthy lifestyle.
Here are the habits that can reduce the risk of diabetes.
1. Lifting weights
According to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, increase muscle mass can reduce insulin resistance and reduce the risk of developing prediabetes. The researchers found 10 percent of any additional muscle mass, pre-diabetes risk dropped by 12 percent.
Professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University Sheri Colberg-Ochs suggests adding resistance training into your exercise schedule three days a week. Besides doing well at least two and a half hours per week for a calorie-burning cardio exercises such as running, cycling, or swimming.
Here are the habits that can reduce the risk of diabetes.
1. Lifting weights
According to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, increase muscle mass can reduce insulin resistance and reduce the risk of developing prediabetes. The researchers found 10 percent of any additional muscle mass, pre-diabetes risk dropped by 12 percent.
Professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University Sheri Colberg-Ochs suggests adding resistance training into your exercise schedule three days a week. Besides doing well at least two and a half hours per week for a calorie-burning cardio exercises such as running, cycling, or swimming.
