By Beverleigh H Piepers
If you are a Type 2 diabetic, being physically active is one of the best natural ways to control your blood sugar according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. However, there are still many other benefits associated with taking part in regular exercise. This may include:
* burning calories - even after you have finished exercising, your body continues to burn calories at a higher rate for a while
* helping to control your weight especially once you're approaching your desired weight
* helping to increase your cell's sensitivity to insulin
* lowering your blood pressure
* lowering the lipid or fat levels in your blood
* lowering the risk for the development of heart diseases and vascular problems
What kind of physical activity or exercise is best for Type 2 diabetics?
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, there are many ways of following a healthy exercise plan for people with Type 2 diabetes:
First off, discuss with your doctor your plan to exercise. Being a "couch potato" will never do you any good even without Type 2 diabetes. But if you continue being inactive, you will have less chance of controlling your blood sugar. With regular exercise, your blood sugar will be more controlled and eventually you will start feeling better:
* playing with the kids
* taking your dog for a regular daily walk
* working in the garden
* using the stairs instead of the elevator, and even
* washing your car
are a few ways to burn-off a few of those extra calories.
Second method is by performing aerobic exercises. Aerobic exercise makes your large muscles contract continuously and you heart beat a little faster. Aerobic exercise makes you burn-off a lot more calories than you usually do. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, having a regular aerobic exercise routine thirty minutes a day, five times each week, gives endless benefits in helping to control Type 2 diabetes:
* dancing
* brisk walking
* swimming
* hiking
* bicycle riding, and
* enrolling in an aerobics class
are enjoyable aerobic activities that can help you burn some fat and control you blood sugar.
Exercises not recommended:
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse explains that there are certain diabetes complications that need to be considered when deciding on the best type of exercise routine for you. If you are having problems with your eyes as a result of your high blood sugar levels, lifting heavy weights may not be good for your eyes. If your feet are numb because of diabetic neuropathy, walking may not be the right exercise for you as you will not be aware of pressure from your shoes giving you blisters.
For most people, physical activity should be a combination of activities that accomplish these three goals:
* build strength
* increase endurance
* increase your aerobic capacity (make your heart and blood vessels work more efficiently)
The best plan is to talk to your doctor. Find out what limitations you might have and how you could help work with them in an exercise program.
If you are a Type 2 diabetic, being physically active is one of the best natural ways to control your blood sugar according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. However, there are still many other benefits associated with taking part in regular exercise. This may include:
* burning calories - even after you have finished exercising, your body continues to burn calories at a higher rate for a while
* helping to control your weight especially once you're approaching your desired weight
* helping to increase your cell's sensitivity to insulin
* lowering your blood pressure
* lowering the lipid or fat levels in your blood
* lowering the risk for the development of heart diseases and vascular problems
What kind of physical activity or exercise is best for Type 2 diabetics?
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, there are many ways of following a healthy exercise plan for people with Type 2 diabetes:
First off, discuss with your doctor your plan to exercise. Being a "couch potato" will never do you any good even without Type 2 diabetes. But if you continue being inactive, you will have less chance of controlling your blood sugar. With regular exercise, your blood sugar will be more controlled and eventually you will start feeling better:
* playing with the kids
* taking your dog for a regular daily walk
* working in the garden
* using the stairs instead of the elevator, and even
* washing your car
are a few ways to burn-off a few of those extra calories.
Second method is by performing aerobic exercises. Aerobic exercise makes your large muscles contract continuously and you heart beat a little faster. Aerobic exercise makes you burn-off a lot more calories than you usually do. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, having a regular aerobic exercise routine thirty minutes a day, five times each week, gives endless benefits in helping to control Type 2 diabetes:
* dancing
* brisk walking
* swimming
* hiking
* bicycle riding, and
* enrolling in an aerobics class
are enjoyable aerobic activities that can help you burn some fat and control you blood sugar.
Exercises not recommended:
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse explains that there are certain diabetes complications that need to be considered when deciding on the best type of exercise routine for you. If you are having problems with your eyes as a result of your high blood sugar levels, lifting heavy weights may not be good for your eyes. If your feet are numb because of diabetic neuropathy, walking may not be the right exercise for you as you will not be aware of pressure from your shoes giving you blisters.
For most people, physical activity should be a combination of activities that accomplish these three goals:
* build strength
* increase endurance
* increase your aerobic capacity (make your heart and blood vessels work more efficiently)
The best plan is to talk to your doctor. Find out what limitations you might have and how you could help work with them in an exercise program.
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