Morning exercise is a bliss for whole day.Most people know exercise is good but hardly few people do it consistently.
Unlike smoking and alcohol ,People are not addicted to Exercise because gratification is delayed in the latter and faster in former.
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will involve the patient in the proper use of food, fresh air and exercise.”
– Thomas Edison
WHY EXERCISE IS MUST FOR DIABETICS ?
“Muscles can use glucose without insulin when exercising”. This is the biggest benefit in diabetes
BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR DIABETICS
1)Lowers blood sugar level
2)Increases insulin sensitivity so that insulin acts better to control sugars
3)It lowers blood pressure
3)Lowers basal and post prandial insulin concentration
4)lowers Glycosated hemoglobin (Hba1c)
5)Improves cholesterol levels
6)Improves functioning of heart (cardiovascular system)
7)Increases strength and flexibility of joints
8)Burns fat
9)Reduces psychological stress by the action of endorphins
10)Increases self esteem.
WHEN TO EXERCISE?
Exercise whenever u get time.Traditionally mornings are better since you have more control on being consistent.
For people with high blood sugars after food (post prandial ) ,it’s advisable to do 15 min walking after dinner.
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE EXERCISE
1. ideally it is better to Check your blood sugars before exercise but it’s not possible always.
2. If the fasting blood sugar is less than 100mg /dl,I recommend to eat 100 g fruit before exercise.
BEST EXERCISES FOR DIABETICS
1) Brisk walking
2) Weight training
3) yoga (has immense impact on improving diabetic condition)
4) Swimming
5) stationary cycling