Diabetes & Healthy Aging: Moving Well For Life

 

Here’s an excerpt from an article by registered dietitian Maggie Moon about moving more comfortably as you age:

Over a lifetime of use, your joints might not move as well or as comfortably as when you were younger. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of joint discomfort in older adults and in people who are overweight or have diabetes. In fact, it’s not uncommon for someone to be overweight and have both diabetes and osteoarthritis. Living with multiple chronic conditions can make it difficult to be active and to engage in social or work activities. It can also cause emotional distress. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), arthritis has a greater impact on mental health and the ability to work than other chronic conditions. Thankfully, there are practical ways to help manage the discomfort.

Click here to read the full article on her website.

To find out more about Maggie Moon, click here.