Keeping Fit - Exercise to Control Diabetes
There are many different factors that can contribute to the onset of being diagnosed with diabetes. Among them are diet as well as genetics. However, with proper diet and exercising can help in minimizing the effects of the disease.
There are two forms of diabetes, Type I and Type II. The common factor among the two different types of diabetes is the bodies ability to regulate the glucose levels in the blood. Glucose is the way our body gets energy.
The inability to produce appropriate amounts of insulin, is one of the reasons for diabetes. Insulin is the hormone that aids in the distribution of the glucose to the various cells within the body. In Type 1 diabetes the body does not make enough insulin for the body to function properly. Therefore insulin needs to be taken, creating the correct amount in the body.
Type II diabetes on the other hand, produces the insulin. However it isn’t as effective as it should be in carrying the glucose to its destinations. Type II diabetes is common in individuals as they age. In this type of diabetes the kidneys no longer perform as well as they once did. Generally Type II diabetes can be kept under control through proper diet and exercise. It also requires the individual to carefully monitor their levels as well as having a medical professional watch over the disease, for fast and accurate modifications.
By exercising you can help with your insulin sensitivity, as well as minimizing your body fat. This in turn help with the regulating of the glucose that is utilized and needed. By exercising you are maximizing your metabolism as well as helping you to maintain a healthy weight. Your muscles will now be able to increase the amount of glucose it uses which will strengthen the tissues ability to store the glucose.
It is vital that prior to any exercise routine that you do a warm up. This can be as short as ten minutes. Stretching your muscles before you begin exercising can decrease your chances of being hurt. Warming up will help your blood flow through your muscles and increase your heart rate.
Be sure to drink plenty of sugar free fluids before and after you exercise. It is important that you keep yourself hydrated. Humidity can cause you to dehydrate faster than normal because your body has a harder time regulating its temperature when it is humid. Another thing that can help you in maintaining and regulate your temperature is loose fitting clothing.
To warm up you can walk, this is a very effective way to increase blood flow and heart rate. Instead of taking a walk down the street walk on a softer surface such as the grass. If walking is your primary source of exercise try to walk for about an hour or so. However if that is not possible you can walk for about twenty minutes a day three times a week.
Sticking to a routine is going to be essential in keeping your diabetes under control. However, exercise alone will not change your disease. You will also need to change your lifestyle. You will soon notice that you have minimal if any effects from the disease. You will notice you are happier and have more energy.
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