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Did you know that The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. is $245 billion? This means that 1 in every 10 health care dollars is spent on treating diabetes and its complications.

The good news is that these costs can be decreased with healthy lifestyle changes. If we all ate better, exercised more, and took care of our mental wellness, the astronomical costs would decrease! This week, focus on more physical activity.

Experts recommend moderate-intensity physical activity for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days of the week. Some examples of moderate-intensity physical activity are walking briskly, mowing the lawn, dancing, swimming, or bicycling.

If you are not accustomed to physical activity, you may want to start with a little exercise, and work your way up. As you become stronger, you can add a few extra minutes to your physical activity. Do some physical activity every day. It’s better to walk 10 or 20 minutes each day than one hour once a week.

Want more information? Check out this link: Physical Activity Info. Also check out our website by clicking here for more information about our Diabetes Awareness Campaign.