Diabetes Relief And Prevention Through Exercise
By Patrick Mckeeman
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. These are type I and
type II.
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 as Type 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 the Author
Patrick Mckeeman has very quick, easy & effective health & fitness solutions for you. For extensive information on diabetes & exercise please go to:
http://www.man-health-fitness-solutions.com/diabetes.html
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