Diabetes And Exercise
It is known that obesity is one of the leading entryways to obtaining the diabetes illness. Diabetes and exercise work hand in hand because it helps control your body weight and lowers your blood sugar levels. It also reduces your chances of developing heart disease, which is a common sickness among people who have diabetes. Exercising also helps with self esteem and increases overall body health.
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Before deciding to undergo exercising routines, it is important to speak with your doctor about diabetes and exercise. The exercises you will do will be considered by your health. If you have other health issues, you won’t be able to do any exercise, so your doctor will help you figure out which exercises are best for your diabetic condition. Many doctors recommend doing aerobic exercises. This pertains to breathing deeply and making your heart work harder. Some aerobic exercises include:
Walking
Jogging
Aerobic dance
Cycling
If you have nerve problems in your feet or legs, you may be recommended to do exercises that won’t stress your feet. Such exercises include:
- Swimming
Cycling
Rowing
Chair exercises
Before beginning any exercise, you should make sure to warm up beforehand. You should also make sure to cool down once you are finished exercising. Warm ups should be done for about 5 to 10 minutes; this should be low intensity exercises like walking. Gently stretch for another 5-10 minutes, then repeat these steps to cool down after exercising. Make sure to start out your exercising routine slowly. Gradually increase intensity and length of the routine as you become more fit. Your doctor can give you specific advice.
Diabetes and exercise can also carry some risks for people with diabetes. Although this is true, the benefits of exercising outweigh the risks. By exercising, your body will change its reaction to insulin. With regular exercising habits, your body becomes more sensitve to insulin and your blood sugar level may become too low after exercising (known as hypoglycemia). It is wise to check your blood sugar before and after exercising. Check with your doctor to see what your blood sugar level should be before and after exercising. If you see that your blood sugar level is too low or too high before exercising, it is best to wait until the level improves. If you are exercising in hot or cold conditions, it is important to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels; temperatures effect how your body absorbs insulin.