A local Pilates instructor is a fitness provider who leads students through strengthening exercises using a mat and/or special equipment. Joseph Pilates invented Pilates during World War I, when he was in an internment camp. He shared his exercise program (which focused on improving posture, flexibility and balance) with other detainees who had injuries.

If you have diabetes, working with a local Pilates instructor can be very beneficial. Research shows that Pilates may improve blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It can also help you prevent obesity and other diabetes-related complications. Your local Pilates instructor can work with your local endocrinologist to develop the right exercise program, medications and treatment plan for you. 

Your Local  Pilates Instructor may work closely with your local endocrinologist. Seeing a Local Pilates Instructor in conjunction with a physiotherapist is often a good idea to treat diabetes conditions requiring a Local Pilates Instructor