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Tai chi and Type 1 diabetes

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Traveller

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Good morning,
I am looking for information about Taoist Tai chi and type 1 diabetes.
If you are practising Tai chi, could you tell me if you think that it could be helpful in any way ;
relaxation, flexibility , etc.
Thank you,
Prague
 
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.
 
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