Posted on July 9, 2008 in Latest News
Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also lowers your risk of heart disease; a condition that is common in people who have diabetes. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and increase your overall health. Regular cardio and strength training exercise, along with a healthy diet can help you avoid Type 2 diabetes.
Type of Exercise
The type of exercise you can do will depend on whether you have any other health problems. Most doctors recommend aerobic exercise, which makes you breathe more deeply and makes your heart work harder. Examples of aerobic exercise include walking, jogging, aerobic dance or bicycling.
Lifting weights is a critical component of an effective weight loss program since muscle burns more calories than fat.
Exercise can affect your blood sugar, so pay attention to possible warning flags during your workout such as:
For type II clients with high morning blood sugars, exercising in the evening (after four p.m.) may help; it is thought that the evening activity may stop your liver from producing excess sugar during the night.
If you have problems with the nerves in your feet or legs, your doctor may want you to do a type of exercise that will not put stress on your feet. These exercises include swimming, bicycling or chair exercises.
Risks
There are certain risks, but the benefits far outweigh the risks. If your blood sugar level is too low or too high right before you plan to exercise, it’s better to wait until the level improves. It is especially important to watch your blood sugar level if you exercise in really hot or cold conditions, because the temperature changes how your body absorbs insulin.
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