subject: Brisk Activities Combat Diabetes [print this page] It might not be a viral disease from water or air but Diabetes has infected so many lives in a snap. Globally, more than four million are detected with diabetes annually. We should be thankful to the innovative field of science and technology which invented a more convenient way for insulin shots.
However, aside from the regular insulin shot, doctors and experts advice a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise to all their diabetic patients. Staying active can help manage diabetes easily. Patients do not need to engage themselves to extra strenuous exercise or join a gym membership.
Below are some tips to combat diabetes:
KEEP MOVING: Regular workouts, or even just brisk routines, are good for the heart. Such activities stimulates the heart to pump faster and aid blood circulation. Just like muscles, the heart benefits from daily workups and grows stronger once it becomes used to the routine. Even a little brisk walking can help. You dont need to force your body for an hour of exercise, try to do a steady workout for 30 minutes each day.
HOT AND COLD. Like any active human being, diabetics should also learn to warm up before an activity and how to cool down after to prevent any injury. Muscle soreness can be reduced when you warm up and cool down. It would be helpful to do mild routines for 5 minutes before and after the exercise. Stretching is the most common warm up and cool down method so make those muscles loose but be sure you know the right way to stretch to avoid any risk of injury.
CARRY WHAT YOU NEED. This is not to make fun of you but its necessary to know that people are aware of your condition. You dont need to shout to everyone that you have diabetes but wearing an identification that tells that youre a diabetic patient can help other people determine your condition in case any emergencies occur. Its also advisable to exercise with a friend or carry a mobile phone with your family and friends number on the speed dial. Moreover, some patients are prescribed by their doctors to take a blood sugar test before and after the activities so dont miss those checkups.
But dont be too excited to do your exercise, you need to talk to your doctor first to know if youre fit to do it and always inform them of any unusual symptoms like dizziness or vomiting to prevent further problems. Keep in mind to think and feel healthy all the time.
