Diabetes Relief And Prevention Through Exercise
Diabetes is something that can be treated and
even prevented very effectively with exercise.
Most people are aware of the many other benefits
of exercise but the one that could have the greatest
impact on the health-care system is the prevention
and relief of this health problem.Diabetes comes
in two main types.
Type I occurs when your pancreas is producing
too little insulin or in some cases not producing
any at all. If you already have type I you of
course have the daily task of injecting insulin
into your body in order to control your glucose
levels.This is not an enjoyable thing to do. If
you currently do not have type I diabetes then
learn to prevent it through exercise and healthy
living. The alternative may be daily injections
for the rest of your life.The second main type
of diabetes is known asType II. Many people also
refer to it as adult onset diabetes.
If you are suffering from the symptoms of Type
II it's due to you pancreas not being able to
make enough insulin to control glucose levels.
It can also occur when your cells do not respond
properly to insulin.This is commonly known as
insulin resistance.One of the most effective ways
of dealing with insulin resistance is through
exercise and good nutritional habits. A large
number of people with this type of diabetes are
over-weight.Therefore, weight control is a must.
If you are not active, over-eat and become obese,
you have a very high risk of being afflicted with
type II. In most cases, simply adding in exercise,
including both weight training and cardiovascular
exercise, along with good eating habits is enough
to prevent type II diabetes.Only in rare cases
will this not work, and medication is needed.With
type II diabetes there are a number of other health
problems that can then occur, including; high
cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension. Exercise
has a very positive effect on Type II for improving
insulin sensitivity.
Ninety percent of all people with this health
problem actually have type II, and exercise will
help your body to process glucose at a quicker
rate, lowering any high blood sugar symptoms you
may have.The intensity of your exercise session
also plays a role. A more intense exercise program
will help your body to utilize glucose quicker.
However, high intensity does not mean faster.
There is a difference.Obviously before beginning
any type of exercise program, regardless of what
type of diabetes you have, you should check with
your doctor. There are many differences between
exercise for different types of diabetes that
you need to be aware of before starting.There
can be certain dangers resulting from injecting
insulin just before you begin to exercise. One
situation that can occur is the risk of hypoglycemia
or insulin shock during the exercise session.Here
are some general rules to keep in mind when exercising
if you are type I: allow for enough rest between
weight training sets to avoid high blood pressure
symptoms; avoid lifting heavy weights or going
to failure on each set; when doing cardio, avoid
high impact exercises such as running outside;
always ensure that you have carbohydrates in your
system before you start and a supply of them nearby
as well.You may begin to feel shaky, disoriented,
hungry, anxious or become irritable if you allow
your blood sugar levels to get too low. Having
a carbohydrate snack or drink nearby will help
prevent these symptoms very quickly.
Blood glucose analyzers are very effective tools
to use when exercising. You can test your blood
sugar to ensure it's not at a level below 80 -
100 mg/dl range and not above 250 mg/dl.During
your post-exercise recovery period, around three
to five hours after you complete your exercise
session, so-called diabetic diets can be beneficial.
Diabetic diets should consist of a good amount
of carbohydrates to prevent hypoglycemia.Exercise
has its greatest impact on people with type II
diabetes because of its positive effects on insulin
sensitivity. Proper exercise and sound nutritional
habits work considerably well for type II diabetics.Consistency
is critical in the prevention of type II diabetes.
You can't expect to exercise now and then, and
prevent it. You need to make exercise part of
your life if it's going to be effective.About
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