The human being in his daily life, needs physical exercise through body movements to have a healthy body, and reduce the risks of diseases. As we get older, it becomes difficult for us to maintain an ideal weight, because the metabolism slows down.
There are also other obligations such as taking care of the house, children, work that does not allow us to exercise frequently. Situation that must change for your own well-being, whether you are diabetic or not.
It should be noted that exercising in diabetics facilitates the reduction of blood glucose concentrations, because it has similarity to insulin: muscle movements in physical activity, induces the sending of glucose from the blood to the muscles .
You even have to take into account if you find an increase in insulin before exercise, because a decrease in glucose can occur, which is called hypoglycemia.
It is appropriate to mention that exercising produces health benefits for patients with type one diabetes and type two diabetes, since insulin production is increased, cholesterol concentrations are reduced, body fat is decreased, and blood levels are lowered. blood pressure.
Experts in diabetes express that if a person exercises frequently, the risk of suffering from the disease decreases. Another aspect to take into account the individual is, if he receives insulin treatment or suffers from a pathology associated with diabetes, he should consult with his doctor before starting an exercise routine to avoid complications.
In that medical consultation you have to ask what physical activity can be done, how long and how regularly can it be done? Remember to take a cardiovascular evaluation that will predict whether or not you can exercise and if you do, it will be under medical supervision.
Considering that the diabetic individual can exercise, it is recommended:
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Perform stretching of the arms and legs, movement of the head to start the exercises.
Measure glucose before, during and after exercise and if its values are higher than 250 mg_ / dl, you must stop exercising and consult your doctor.
Drink water before, during and after exercise to hydrate yourself.
Check blood pressure and heart rate.
Carry a candy with you in case of hypoglycemia.
Have inside your belongings identifying data such as name and surname, address, telephone number.
Enjoy physical activity.
Given the above, I consider that exercise in diabetic patients, together with food and medicines for their treatment, represent the fundamental pillars for the control of diabetes. But in most cases, the person does not fully comply with the continuous practice of the exercises, nor do they eat well, and the other thing is that the treatment is taken when they remember.
We live in a society that does not promote health care, rather it benefits the deterioration of the body. We must change this attitude, in a way that allows us to activate ourselves, so that exercise is part of our lifestyle, whether it is walking, riding a bicycle or going down the stairs of the building.
In this way, physical and mental health can be maintained, and it will also contribute to being better citizens.
I have diabetes but I don't exercise,reading this article makes me understand the effect of exercise to us diabetic so thank you for writing this one.