Tai chi and Type 1 diabetes

Hi traveller,
Tai chi is good for total fitness. It works on all muscles. It's not very cardio vascular though.

I'm fascinated by your signature.
i was born in Prague
Hana

Hi traveller and welcome.
Prague is such a beautiful city and the people seem very friendly. I love the architecture there and the Museum dedicated to one of my favourite artists, Alphonse Mucha.

I am a Type 2 and practise Tai Chi.
Improved balance, suppleness, more relaxed, better sleep and overall feeling of well being are some of the benefits I have obtained.
Loose fitting clothes are all that are needed and there is no sweating, worn out feeling afterwards.

Catherine.

try the web site taichiforarthritis.com I think they have some information and there is a DVD called something like Tai Chi for Diabetes. It is run by a doctor of Western medicine who also teaches tai chi.

I'm type 2 and practice tai chi whenever I can. As far as I am aware, because it is so relaxing, it helps reduce glucose levels in the blood, but you still need to keep taking your medication be it insulin or pills.