#105: The Role of Exercise & Diet In Fighting Diabetes

November is American Diabetes Month, a great time to highlight the link between exercise, diet, and the disease. The coaches go over some recommendations from the American Diabetes Association, who say 30 million Americans have diabetes, the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. The ADA says we can take steps to prevent type 2, the most common form by: “Staying at a healthy weight, eating well and being active. With these steps, you can stay healthier longer and lower your risk of diabetes.” The coaches dig into exercise and diet tips and actionable steps you can take with your movement and eating, along with bringing awareness to diabetes month and their Big Step Up initiative: The Big Step Up challenges us to move forward and strive for better health, no matter how small the step may be. Here’s what you can expect: • Week 1 - Awareness • Week 2 - Detection • Week 3 - Management • Week 4 - Thriving You can learn more at www.diabetes.org Thanks to our sponsors: Coastal Strength & Fitness: www.coastalfitnessva.com Coastal Nutrition Coaching: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastalnutritioncoaching Website: bit.ly/coastal-nutrition-coaching Social: Gary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garydeagle Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grillshively