A major contributor to diabetes management is physical activity. This includes cardio, lifting weights, and good ol' farm work.
Get to movin'!
"Losing even a small amount of weight (5 to 10 percent of total body weight) can help the body to produce and use insulin more efficiently" (Delahanty, 2018). The recommended amount of exercise is approximately 30 minutes a day at least 4 days a week (Delahanty, 2018). If you take insulin, be sure to check your blood sugar before and after exercise (Delahanty, 2018).
According to NIDDK (2016), physical activity:
reduces blood glucose
reduces blood pressure
enhances blood flow
promotes weight loss by burning calories
boosts mood
reduces risk for falls and enhances memory in older adults
possibly helps you get a better night's sleep
Talk to your doctor before you start a new work-out routine (NIDDK, 2016). You might not see results right away, but be patient!
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