Gentle exercises and diet have been shown by many scientific
studies to prevent Diabetes. Tai Chi is a gentle exercise with
strong emphasis on mental relaxation, it will help to prevent
diabetes, improve cellular uptakes and glucose metabolism.
Tai chi improves relaxation which has been shown to improve
the control of diabetes and many other chronic conditions. Tai
Chi is enjoyable to many; people tend to continue doing it for
years.
The major problems of diabetes are complications
such as hypertension, heart disease, visual impairment and
vascular problem. Tai Chi improves cardiorespiratory function,
hypertension, muscular strength, flexibility and cholesterol
level, these in turn minimise complication of diabetes.
Tai Chi for Diabetes - the Program
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician and tai
chi master, led a team of tai chi and medical specialists
to create this unique program. The special feature of Tai
Chi for Diabetes that it is easy to learn, designed to prevent
and improve the control of diabetes. The programs will help
minimise the risk of complications of diabetes by improving
heart/lung function, muscular strength, flexibility, balance,
and stress reduction. Diabetes Australia gave its support
to this program because of its efficacy and safety.
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