Diabetes: Yet another reason to get out of that chair

By Jen Christensen, CNN

Updated 2348 GMT (0748 HKT) February 2, 2016

The new recommendations are to mix sitting with standing and moving at work. Gadgets and gears can help, even if you have to try out different ones until you find what works for you.
Photos: Moving while at work with these products
Moving while at work with these products – The new recommendations are to mix sitting with standing and moving at work. Gadgets and gears can help, even if you have to try out different ones until you find what works for you.
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Part of the problem with a standing desk is the strain it puts on your feet and legs. Fluidstance boards allow you to rock your weight side to side and back and forth, relieving that strain.
Photos: Moving while at work with these products
Fluidstance balance board – Part of the problem with a standing desk is the strain it puts on your feet and legs. Fluidstance boards allow you to rock your weight side to side and back and forth, relieving that strain.
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