Tai Chi for better blood sugar control

I became interested in Tai Chi several years ago when I saw it being performed on television. I thought it looked very graceful, more like a dance than an exercise.

No classes are offered where I live, so I checked out a video from our library. They only let you keep the video for a week, so it was hard to make any progress.

My daughter had a Tia Chi video that I borrowed from her. It was very hard to follow. I gave up Tai Chi.

When I decided that I was going to have to control diabetes myself, I once again became interested in some kind of gentle exercise. Walking is good, but I wanted something I could do when the weather doesn't cooperate. I bought a rebounder (mini-trampoline). I do like to use it, but most of the suggested exercises are beyond my strength and abiltiy.

I tried some yoga videos from the library. The standing ones are fine. But I found out that I can't lay flat on my back on the floor without my head feeling as if it is going to explode. It makes my neck hurt too. (I have arthritis in my neck vertebrae).

So, I bought a Tai Chi video. Once again I found it very hard to follow. Taking a risk, I bought another one. SUCCESS at last. The one I bought is very easy to follow. It is produced by GAIAM called "Tai Chi daily practice" with David-Doriahm Ross and Daisy Lee-Garripoli.

I had no idea if Tai Chi was good for diabetics. I chose to do Tai Chi because it is relaxing. After doing Tai Chi, I move easier, my joints feel looser, my posture and balance are better, and I am much more relaxed and flexible.

Today I found an article that says Tai Chi is good for diabetics and can improve glucose control and Immune system response.

Read it here
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/102256.php