Diabetes Reset and Wellness

We Should All Be Doing Four Types of Exercise

We Should All Be Doing Four Types of ExerciseBy: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 2026/01/03

A healthy body needs more than just cardio. This post explains the four essential types of exercise—aerobic, strength, stretching, and balance—and why all of them matter for heart health, blood sugar control, mobility, and aging well, especially for women over 40 and those managing diabetes or chronic conditions.

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We Should All Be Doing Four Types of Exercise

Unlocking the Benefits of Walking

Unlocking the Benefits of WalkingBy: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 2026/01/01

Walking is a simple Green Habit that supports heart health, weight management, and blood sugar control. Regular walking helps lower stress, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce blood sugar spikes—making it an easy, effective way to improve overall health, especially for people with diabetes.

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Unlocking the Benefits of Walking

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 2025/11/06

Discover how short, powerful HIIT workouts can boost heart health, balance blood sugar, and burn fat—especially for adults over 40. Learn safe, science-backed routines that fit your schedule and support long-term wellness.

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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Tiny Habits That Lower Blood Sugar Fast

Tiny Habits That Lower Blood Sugar FastBy: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 2025/10/27

Busy day? You don’t need an hour at the gym. This guide shows how 10-minute walks after meals, a few body-weight moves, and 10 calm breaths at night can steady blood sugar fast. Learn the 10-10-10 method, a beginner circuit, desk-day and travel swaps, plus a simple tracker to stay consistent.

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Tiny Habits That Lower Blood Sugar Fast