Walk, jog, swim, or do another type of aerobic exercise for 30 minutes three to five times per week to increase your metabolism and calorie-burning capacity. Discuss with your doctor. Consider a formal program such as Weight Watchers. Find a local support group. Back to top Diabetes People with diabetes are especially prone to heart disease.
Heart disease tends to occur earlier and be more severe in people with diabetes.
To lower your chances of developing heart disease and other complications from diabetes, it is very important to follow the advice of your doctor, nurse, and dietician about your diet, treatment, and medications. Common stressors are personal illness or injury, change in relationships with friends or family members, or job changes. High levels of stress over a long period of time can affect your health. Your body responds to stress by making your blood pressure and heart rate higher. This means your heart has to work harder.