This is because the Importance of Exercise For People With Diabetes

" I 've started now sports doctor " , said a patient in the practice room one afternoon .

" Yes , that's good , it's been how long ? " I replied, asking

" Approximately 3 months of the doctor "

" Great, what sport , how many times a week do you do ? "

" Almost every day a doctor , at least 30-40 minutes , my street , jogging , and running occasional "

So , " what you feel with that sport ? "

" A lot of doctors , my body feels better, the weight began to fall . Thirst , hunger and urination decreased night . Sleep is also easier and tastier , and more importantly I began to passionately again " , the story , glancing at his wife who was beside him .

" Unfortunately, from my first sports doctor " , continued the patient as a bit sorry .

" Not too late to start exercise . Age 25 or 85 , which is important you do it , but you do not have to wait until age 85 to start the new year . The earlier you start , the better benefits you get "

" Yes , doctor , if you know so useless, I had always been through it " .

Well , the above patient is a man , age 45 , people with type 2 diabetes mellitus , diagnosed since 3 years ago . During the 3 years of treatment arguably his blood sugar is not well controlled . One reason is the possibility that time is still less physical activity , in addition to a diet that is not lived well .

As we all know , exercise is one way to approach the treatment of diabetes mellitus is very important . Sport not only helps lower blood sugar , but also body weight , blood pressure , bad cholesterol ( LDL ) , raise good cholesterol ( HDL ) , improve sleep quality , prevent heart attack - stroke , reduce stress and so on .

Then , it is known that factors such as age , genetics , ethnicity , level of physical activity , body weight , and body composition all affect insulin resistance . We can not modify the age , genetics , ethnicity , but with exercise three other factors , body weight , level of physical activity and body composition , with exercise can influence it .

In the book Eat What You Love , written by Michelle May MD , dikemukan 2 main reasons how exercise is important in helping diabetics lower blood sugar . Two reasons are:

1 . Physical activity lowers blood sugar . Because the sport requires more calories naturally , would also decrease blood sugar . According to the study , every minute you do moderate exercise to moderate activity lowers your blood sugar by one point .

So , for example if your blood sugar 200 mg / dl , then you exercise 45 minutes , then your blood sugar will drop so 155 mg / dl . In other words , 30-45 minutes of exercise every day you lakoni such as roads , jogging , cycling , will lower blood sugar levels an average of 30-45 points .

And , if you have prediabetes , this is usually a matter of time before the stage of diabetes , you just jog 30-45 minutes , your risk for diabetes will be much reduced . Even compared with medication , exercise and a healthy diet have a better influence to prevent diabetes .

2 . Goods fixing body composition . Our body is composed of water , adipose tissue ( fat ) , and other tissues such as muscle , bone and so on . Exercise can reduce the fatty tissues of the body , and conversely increase muscle mass .

This results in reduced insulin resistance , which will therefore improve the regulation of blood sugar . Muscles also known as a network with an active metabolism . Muscle cells require more calories than other cells . One pound of muscle for example , burn more calories than the same amount of fat .

In this case , there are authors who describe that body is like a machine. The engine order is muscle , while the fuel is blood sugar . The bigger the engine , the greater the fuel it needs . Active machine , which is often used to require more fuel , as well as the human body .

Therefore , in addition to aerobic exercise , you should also do a stretching exercise and exercise with weights. These workouts will burn body fat in addition , will also increase your muscle mass .

Thus , people with pre-diabetes or diabetes mellitus in particular , tingkatkanlah your physical activity , Exercise regularly . Exercise will help lower your blood sugar . Blood sugar is well controlled , God willing, will reduce the risk of diabetic complications that threaten you .