Exercise and Diabetes Therapy

How does it Help?

Exercise and increased physical activity not only burn calories and reduce body weight it also sensitizes our Body cells to Insulin being already produced inside the body by pancreas. This leads to lesser requirement of Blood Sugar lowering Diabetes medication or insulin injections.

Exercise also decreases circulating harmful Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride levels , while increasing HDL the protective Cholesterol.

Exercise is a mood elevator and has innumerable other benefits for Diabetics

Which Exercise is recommended ?

Aerobic exercise s which include plenty of muscle movements like Walking, Jogging, Swimming, cycling Outdoor games like Tennis, Football, Volleyball etc  are recommended .

How long to exercise ?

It is recommended to exercise 30-45 mins daily, considering your weight, Blood Sugar values,medications , co-existing diseases and  levels of activity a Diabetologist would recommend the appropriate duration and type of exercise for you.

Who Should not Exercise?

Diabetics should consult a Diabetologist or physician before initiating any intensive physical activity. Not all Diabetics are advised all Exercises and some may be harmful as well especially if they have complications like Nephropathy, Retinopathy, Foot Ulcers, CAD. But in majority of Diabetics exercise is beneficial.  An extensive discussion is beyond the scope of this article.

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