I am a AAPTE Certified Personal Trainer with a ACE specialization in Orthopedic Exercise. I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 20 years. I specialize in working with the Diabetic and Pre Diabetic population. Exercise for the Diabetic client is considered one of the essential components of Diabetes care. Exercise and fitness is an extremely effective treatment/prevention for diabetes. D-FIT Diabetes is a specialized fitness program specifically tailored to the Pre-Diabetic and Diabetic Individual (both type 1 and 2). D-FIT program incorporates strength training, aerobic fitness, core strength, stretching, and flexibility while taking into account the challenges that arise during training. As a personal trainer I work with the individual to attain their fitness goal in the healthiest way possible. If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, imagine going off insulin, reversing complications associated with the disease, or just being able to control your condition with exercise and diet. D-FIT Diabetes in conjunction with a healthy diet and prescribed medication regimen will assist in:
-Increasing glucose uptake into skeletal muscle via an insulin dependent mechanism and an insulin independent mechanism (Increasing insulin sensitivity)
-Lowering fasting blood sugar acutely and chronically
-Assisting in weight loss
-Reducing symptoms of depression and improving quality of life
-Lowering hemoglobin A1C levels
-Preventing Cardiovascular Disease and other Diabetes related complications
-Preventing or delaying onset of Type 2 Diabetes
Before beginning any type of exercise program one should get clearance from their doctor, specialist, and/or diabetes educator. Insulin-dependent diabetics need special advice. Insulin or medication doses and food consumption habits will probably need modification. Diabetic complications require special consideration when it comes to exercise. Contact me to learn more about the D-FIT Diabetes exercise program including packages and pricing information.
