In addition to lowering blood sugar directly through the energy demand from physical exertion, exercise also increases insulin sensitivity, reduces the dependence on medications and insulin for glucose control, improves cardiovascular health, and contributes to healthy body weight.
Proteins are usually too big to pass through the filters in the kidneys. When proteins are found in urine, this may indicate problems with the kidneys.
In fact, hypertension is the second leading cause of kidney failure after diabetes. Knowing the risk factors and managing your blood pressure are some of the initial steps to protecting your kidneys.
Taking steps now to manage your body weight and diet can prevent prediabetes from worsening into a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis.
People with high blood pressure are recommended to monitor their blood pressure regularly at home as part of blood pressure management. Here are some reminders on how to properly measure blood pressure with Fora’s P20 Blood Pressure Monitor:
