Diabetes Treatments

Exercise is great for everyone it has many benefits. However when you have diabetes, exercise can actually save your life. With diabetes complications to minor medical conditions can occur more often then in a person without diabetes.

People with diabetes are more prone to develop heart disease. The risk is contracting this disease is greatly reduced when exercise is incorporated as part of your daily routine. Speaking to your physician and determining what type of exercise routine is best for you will allow you to be more at ease with your diagnosis.

Although your physician will most recommend an aerobic workout, if you are not up for it, he or she can develop something less strenuous. An aerobic exercise routine is usually recommended because it is designed to make your heart work harder and become stronger. What many people do not understand is that an aerobic workout doesn’t mean you have to work up a sweat jumping around in one place, there are many exercises classified under an aerobic workout.

• Walking
• Jogging
• Dancing
• Bicycling

These are all considered to be part of an aerobic workout because they keep your heart working and pumping strong.

Because it is imperative that diabetics take special care of they’re feet, some physicians may recommend a low impact aerobic workout. This type of exercise usually includes biking or swimming.

When you begin your new exercise routine, it is critical that you develop a warm up routine before starting the exercise. Your body will not be used to it and warm ups are a great way to get your body ready for what lies ahead. After you have complete your routine, do the same warm up exercises so you do not shock your body when you suddenly stop your routine. It is recommended that you warm up and then warm down for about ten minutes before and after your exercise routine.

Although exercise is recommended for everyone, and diabetics in particular, it does pose some risks. Your physician will also advise you that no matter what routine you start, it is critical that you monitor your feet for any type of pain, cuts or scratches. If you notice any or have any type of pain, contact him or her immediately. There are too many foot complications that are associated with diabetes.

Also, exercise naturally lowers your blood sugar so continuous monitoring is critical. If your blood sugar gets too low, you can go into hypoglycemic shock. This can also be life threatening. It is very important to your health to monitor your blood sugar level throughout your exercise routine and drink plenty of water before, during and after your routine.

Once you have an established routine, it is relatively easy to spot the warning signs that your blood sugar level is getting low. An excessive heartbeat, shaky, anxious, or lightheadedness are all indications that your blood sugar is below the normal level. It is always a good idea to exercise in with someone. Make sure they know what your condition is and how to treat it should the need arise.

Peter Geisheker is the CEO of The Geisheker Group marketing companies. For more information on Diabetes, see controlling high blood sugar.