Benefits of strength training for people with diabetes

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Monique Marais explains the benefits of strength training, especially if you have diabetes.

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Monique Marias is a registered social worker at the ClaytonCare Group which provides in-patient care to medically complex patients on a sub-acute level. She has specialised in physical rehabilitation for in-patients for 13 years, and has a passion to assist people to understand and manage their diagnoses, and the impact on their biopsychosocial well-being.
1 Jun 2025 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education

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