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I'm robo-Suzie and today I'll talk to you about Exercising With The Complications of
Diabetes.
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Exercise is a powerful therapeutic tool for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.
Exercise is so effective that when used appropriately it often enables diabetics to reduce or even
eliminate their medication requirements.
Exercise acts like a shot of insulin, it reduces blood sugar levels.
As well, exercise helps with:
weight loss, improvement in your blood cholesterol level,
better heart muscle function, lowering your blood pressure,
reducing insulin resistance, improving your muscle strength and endurance,
and treatment and the prevention of osteoporosis.
Most adults with Type 2 diabetes are told engaging in exercise for a least 30 minutes
per day can reduce their risk of heart disease and also increase insulin sensitivity.
But due to time constraints many people won't make that type of commitment.
Exercise is one the most important things you can do to protect your heart.
Exercise gets your blood flowing - when you improve circulation, you also reduce stagnation
and slow down your body's production of inflammatory chemicals and free radicals.
However, there are times when exercise and regular physical activity may not be suitable
for a diabetic.
Here are the most common instances which contraindicates exercise:
Hyperglycemia.
A fasting blood sugar of more than 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L) in the presence of ketosis is
a contraindication for anyone with Type 1 diabetes.
However, in Type 2 diabetics, an increased fasting blood sugar is not a contraindication,
unless there is a total absence of insulin in the diabetic's body.
According to a study published by Diabetes Care in June 2006, as long as the diabetic
is feeling well and is well hydrated, there is no reason to postpone the exercise routine.
Hypoglycemia.
Diabetics taking insulin injections or oral anti-diabetic medications should never exercise
when they are in a hypoglycemic state, according to the study published by Diabetes Care.
The general rule is anyone who is taking oral anti-diabetic drugs in combination with insulin,
or in combination with a secretagogue, a type of anti-diabetic medication, may need to have
carbohydrate snack before physical activity, or reduce their doses of insulin or secretagogue
to avoid having low blood sugar.
Retina Issues.
Sudden increases in blood pressure inside your eye can cause the blood vessels to rupture,
worsening retinopathy.
If you have retinopathy, you are usually advised to not lift heavy weights as this will cause
the pressure in those vessels to increase.
Even contact sports could lead to retinal detachment.
Your doctor may recommend you walk briskly rather than taking part in jogging or running,
due to jarring which could possibly cause the retinal blood vessels to leak either blood
or fluid.
Heart Disease.
If you have not exercised for some time, it is best to talk to your doctor before starting
an exercise program.
You may need to have a stress test to establish the possibility of heart damage with exercise
that is too strenuous.
High Blood Pressure.
If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, check with your doctor before starting on
your exercise.
If your blood pressure is not perfect and you are taking medication to lower it, as
you begin to exercise it will start to improve.
More than likely your blood pressure will go too low as you begin to lose weight through
exercise and watching what you eat - in this case your doctor may need to reduce your medication.
The right amount and type of exercise can benefit everyone with Type 2 diabetes, but
be aware there are concerns for people with the abovementioned complications.
It is important to get your doctor's approval before starting an exercise program.
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