Hot Tub Diabetes Benefits

Diabetes Benefits of Hot Tubs

For the more than 23.6 million people who have diabetes (Type 1 or 2), help may be as close as the nearest hot tub. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that soaking in a hot tub can be beneficial for people affected by Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and sheds light on the advantages of spa ownership.

With this type of diabetes, people can often control their condition with regular exercise and a good diet. Unfortunately, some diabetics are physically unable to endure rigorous activity and maintain a steady weight. Soaking in a hot tub may contribute to:

  • An increase in overall sense of well being
  • Improved sleep

For more information regarding diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association website at www.diabetes.org.

* Source: (2007). New England Journal of Medicine, * Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007). National diabetes fact sheet. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/ndfs_2007.pdf