I am passionate about helping to rid the planet of any chronic disease that affects our quality of life. Supporting the end of diabetes is one of those on my top-ten list. This dreaded disease kills 26 million Americans a year, 27% have it but don’t know it and 79% are pre-diabetic.
This is why I support the efforts of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). This fall, at Step Out LA (October 2, 2011) I had the honor of kicking off the walk by warming up the crowd who gathered by Culver Studios.
Physical activity has been proven to assist in managing the blood glucose levels and increasing insulin sensitivity. Before you begin an exercise program, be sure you do a proper warm-up and cool-down, monitor your blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise…AND HAVE FUN!