Step Out Walk for Diabetes

We had a great turn-out at the annual Step Out Walk for Diabetes in Baltimore on Saturday, October 5. Our team managed to raise over $1014 and we had nearly 40 students walking from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. All of the proceeds went to the ADA to support diabetes research. Go Maryland!

Walking off Diabetes - New, Realistic and FUN exercise goals for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

A common misconception concerning exercise is that physical activity must be vigorous to provide health benefits.  But don't go signing up for any marathons just yet - new guidelines are requiring more realistic goals for Type 2 diabetes patients.   The HHS guidelines state that 150 minutes of brisk walking a week - about 20 minutes a day - substantially reduces the risk of numerous chronic diseases, including diabetes, depression, and breast cancer.

Walking is one of the most popular and widely recommended forms of physical activity for people with diabetes. It’s easy, relaxing and can be done practically anywhere, with anyone! Dr. Regensteiner, professor of medicine and director of the center for women’s health at the University of Colorado at Denver, stresses the important of making exercise goals fun and realistic.  Focusing on this behavioral aspect of exercise will result in more patients following their regimens.


For more information about contemporary exercise guidelines, check out the full article here
http://www.familypracticenews.com/news/more-top-news/single-view/diabetes-patients-require-more-realistic-exercise-goals/97367cbec2.html

Want to start reaping those health benefits right away?? 
Jump start your walking routine with us on October 1st at the Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes.  For more information or to join our team 
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?team_id=514351&fr_id=7809&pg=team

Step Out for Diabetes!

Every year, the ADA hosts an event called StepOut which is a walk to raise money for the fight against diabetes. The money goes towards research to find a cure, raising awareness, and providing services to those affected by diabetes.  Here at the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, we've formed a team so that we, too, can be part of this very important cause. We are all extremely excited to be able to make a difference through this great event. Our goal this year is to raise $3,000 so please help support us by joining our team or making a donation. Every donation and every step will bring us closer to stopping diabetes and improving the lives of everyone affected by this deadly disease.

We have two walks this year in both Baltimore at the Inner Harbor and in DC at Nationals Park.

In Baltimore:

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010

Where: Rash Field @ Inner Harbor

Check-in Time: 8:00 am

Start Time: 9:00 am

Distance: 5K (about 3 mi)

To sign up for or donate to the Baltimore team, click here. Scroll to the bottom, where you will see the link "Join Team" next to the team name. 

In DC:

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Where: Nationals Park

Address: 1500 S. Capital St. SE,

              Washington, DC

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Check-in Time: 8:00am

Start Time: 10:00 am

Distance: 2mi or 5mi

To sign up for or donate to the DC team, click here. Scroll to the bottom, where you will see the link "Join Team" next to the team name.


Hope to see you there!