{"id":215386,"date":"2026-04-27T02:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/?p=215386"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:00:56","slug":"physical-inactivity-linked-to-diabetes-complications-like-stroke-eye-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/news\/physical-inactivity-linked-to-diabetes-complications-like-stroke-eye-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Inactivity Linked to Diabetes Complications Like Stroke, Eye Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A growing body of research shows that physical inactivity plays a significant role in the development of diabetes-related complications. In fact, studies suggest that up to 10% of complications\u2014like stroke, heart failure, and diabetic eye disease\u2014may be linked to sedentary behavior. Even small increases in daily movement can have a meaningful impact on reducing these risks and improving overall health outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Seg\u00fan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/our-team\/dr-yesika-garcia\/\">Dra. Yesika Garcia<\/a>, regular physical activity is one of the most powerful tools for managing diabetes and preventing complications. She emphasizes that movement helps improve insulin sensitivity, supports heart health, and enhances how the body uses glucose. Rather than viewing exercise as optional, Dr. Garcia notes it should be treated as a core part of diabetes care\u2014just like medication\u2014helping patients improve both their quality of life and long-term health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health-news\/physical-inactivity-drives-diabetes-complications\">Read the full article.<\/p>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/l.ead.me\/bfFlF2\">Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Garcia?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A growing body of research shows that physical inactivity plays a significant role in the development of diabetes-related complications. In fact, studies suggest that up to 10% of complications\u2014like stroke, heart failure, and diabetic eye disease\u2014may be linked to sedentary behavior. 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