Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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There are two main ways to manage type 2 diabetes: Medication and lifestyle changes. What many patients don't realize is just how effective lifestyle changes can be. In this video, Dr. Afshan Zahedi from the Scarborough Health Network explains that lifestyle changes can even be more effective than medication in some patients. So, what exactly do lifestyle changes involve, and how many minutes of exercise do diabetes patients need each week? Watch the video to hear Dr. Zahedi give the answers.

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