Diabetes: Exercise Your Illness Away!

By: Julia Hanf

The food you eat travels a long way before it is transformed into the energy your body thrives on. The carbohydrates in the food are first broken down into more simple form of sugar or glucose by the digestive system, which is then transported to the various parts of your body to recharge them. To metabolize the glucose, the cells of your body make use of an enzyme called insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas. However, if your pancreas does not produce enough insulin for your cells to use, or if your body does not make use of the insulin to convert the glucose to energy, it leads to a condition known as Diabetes.

Diabetes is renowned for the severe and often debilitating conditions that spring from it, many of which are permanent and some, life-threatening. However, the good news is that a majority of these conditions can be reversed, if not completely averted, with a few basic precautionary measures. These include regular and moderated meal times, timely intake of prescribed medication and most importantly, a constant check on your blood glucose levels. There is also a fourth element, namely exercise, which has a very important role to play in keeping your Diabetes under control.

The most widespread cause, and also one of the major factors which complicate Diabetes, is obesity. With regular and moderate exercise, helps you deal with this demon, by making sure your weight never goes out of hand. Your exercise routine should incorporate at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity, five times a week. There are numerous ways in which you can achieve this goal. Aerobic exercise allows for plenty of variation and can be as simple as a brisk walk or a sport or even a low-impact aerobic class which you can sign up for. And if you don't have the time to devote 30 minutes at a go, you can even portion it into 3, 10 minute sessions during the course of the day and still avail of all its benefits.

If the nerves of your feet have suffered on account of your diabetic condition, then you can opt for a form of aerobic exercise which isn't quite as strenuous for your feet, but still burns a reasonable amount of calories. This can include bicycling, swimming or water aerobics and rowing. You can opt for either of these activities or work in a combination of all of them into your workout schedule to introduce an element of diversity. You can also incorporate strength training sessions into your fitness regime. Strength training exercises help your bones grow stronger while also developing your muscle tissue. An added advantage that strength training offers is being able to burn calories, even while your body is at rest. You can either join a class for a supervised workout, or buy a kit comprising of weights, elastic bands or plastic tubes and devise your own strength training schedule.

Before you work out a fitness regime for yourself, make sure to speak to your physician about your recommended levels of activity as well as the kind of exercise which will benefit your condition. Also, don't plunge headlong into your regime, which will be more detrimental than advantageous, but work your way up as your body adjusts itself to your workouts. Try to keep your schedule as flexible as you can, so that even if you miss a session, you can compensate for it during the course of the day. Keep a close watch over your blood glucose levels, both before and after you exercise, to see how your blood sugar is responding to your workouts. In case of any uneasiness like hunger, dizziness and weakness during your workout session, stop at once. These are the initial symptoms of low blood sugar of Hypoglycemia which you need to treat with glucose pills, or half a cup of fruit juice until your blood sugar is above the minimum 70.

Many victims of Type One Diabetes are also particularly susceptible to Ketoacidosis, where toxic substances called ketones build up in your blood stream. If you happen to be diagnosed with this condition, then it is advisable to refrain from any kind of physical activity, as doing so will only exacerbate this condition. Munching on a light snack before you begin to exercise also helps you keep Hypoglycemia at bay.

Regular exercise is not only invaluable in keeping your diabetes under control it is also a very effective way to deal with stress. Making sure your lifestyle is an active one allows you to ward off several ailments that accompany old age. The right time to start is right now. Make that call to your physician today and get started with your exercise regime the effects that follow, will speak for themselves!

Article Source: www.harperandassociatesinsurance.com

Julia Hanf author of the book How To Play the Diabetes Diet Game and Win Through a real life crisis Julia figured out how to live diabetes free. Visit www.yourdiabetescure.com and learn more about your solution for diabetes.

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