Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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Walking

Lynnie200
Lynnie200
How many people walk daily for at least 30 minutes. I am trying to do that every day if possible. I'm new to town and so now I have sidewalks which is great! My new neighbor has invited me to join a walking group but she isn't starting it until December. I said I would before she told me when, so it's going to be rather cold to walk so we'll see.
Does anyone belong to a walking group? It will be good for our diabetes.
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Hint for blisters and new shoes!!!
Take a sheet ofpaper towel and fold in in halves till it will fir under your heal comfortably. It raises the foot up so the shoe isn't hitting your blister. Use two ifyou need to. A nurse at work told me this and it works wonderful.
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I will keep that handy hint in mind, because the blisters are sure to come.
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I've been doing some walking lately, one mile route, not every day. This evening I checked my BG and immediately put on my shoes and went out for a brisk walk. It was down 125 points when I returned. Thank goodness for a cheap and easy exercise. I'm going shopping for good walking shoes tomorrow.
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Good for you towngirl!!!! Walking is so good for us and just getting into the habit is hard but once you start it is hard to stop.
It is so relaxing on top of loweing BP and sugars. And weight comes off too and it's FREE!
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I ordered a pair of New Balance walking shoe from their site. I was told my foot was a 7 and width was a 3E. I was also told that the New Balance was the only approved diabetic walking shoe - not sure how true that is. When I went to the site - I saw they didn't offer a 3E - only 2E and 4E. They have free returns, so I thought I would try the 4E first. I got my shoes on Friday and the box said 4E and the inside of the shoe says 2E. They are really really comfortable but I also know the foot that hurts, feels a bit tighter then the other. When I went for my 45 minute walk with hubby, my feet started to hurt. I am thinking a 3E is what I truly need - because now a 4E seems like it will be too wide and my feet will be sliding around.

I will call New Balance tomorrow - but I can wear them and return them within 30 days. Nice shoes though.