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For months leading up to her diagnosis, Emerson was showing the classic signs of diabetes. Increased thirst, frequent urination, always hungry, and often very lethargic. As a busy, active 11-year-old, I didn't think too much of it. She seemed so healthy and I just assumed she's thirsty or hungry because she's always outside and on the go. Things took a quick turn and we found ourselves in the local emergency room where we learned she was in DKA, very sick, and now a type 1 diabetic. The week-long hospital stay was overwhelming, but our family took this on from day one to learn how to best care

Regular physical activity is an important part of managing diabetes or dealing with prediabetes. Find what you need to know, from getting started to maintaining momentum.