How do diet and exercise help diabetes?

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Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

MBBS
9+ Yrs

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Being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin. Hence, one should exercise to not only stay fit but also produce sufficient amount of insulin.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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