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Discover the positive effects of exercise for diabetes sufferers

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There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I


diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no


insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject


insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels.


Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is


characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to


control glucose levels or the cells not responding to insulin.


When a cell does not respond to insulin, it is known as insulin


resistance. When a subject is diagnosed with type II diabetes,


exercise and weight control are prescribed as measures to help


with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels,


then medication is prescribed. The risk factors for type II


diabetes include: inactivity, high cholesterol, obesity, and


hypertension. Inactivity alone is a very strong risk factor that


has been proven to lead to diabetes type II. Exercise will have a


positive effect on diabetes type II while improving insulin


sensitivity while type I cannot be controlled be an exercise


program. Over 90% of individuals with diabetes have type II.





Exercise causes the body to process glucose faster, which lowers


blood sugar. The more intense the exercise, the faster the body


will utilize glucose. Therefore it is important to understand the


differences in training with type I and type II diabetes. It is


important for an individual who has diabetes to check with a


physician before beginning an exercise program. When training


with a diabetic, it is important to understand the dangers of


injecting insulin immediately prior to exercise. An individual


with type I diabetes injecting their normal amount of insulin for


a sedentary situation can pose the risk of hypoglycemia or


insulin shock during exercise. General exercise guidelines for


type I are as follows: allow adequate rest during exercise


sessions to prevent high blood pressure, use low impact exercises


and avoid heavy weight lifting, and always have a supply of


carbohydrates nearby. If blood sugar levels get too low, the


individual may feel shaky, disoriented, hungry, anxious, become


irritable or experience trembling. Consuming a carbohydrate snack


or beverage will alleviate these symptoms in a matter of


minutes.





Before engaging in exercise, it is important for blood sugar


levels to be tested to make sure that they are not below 80 to


100 mg/dl range and not above 250 mg/dl. Glucose levels should


also be tested before, during, after and three to five hours


after exercise. During this recovery period (3-5 hours after


exercise), it is important for diabetics to consume ample


carbohydrates in order to prevent hypoglycemia.





Exercise will greatly benefit an individual with type II diabetes


because of its positive effects on insulin sensitivity. Proper


exercise and nutrition are the best forms of prevention for type


II diabetics. It is important for training protocols to be


repeated almost daily to help with sustaining insulin


sensitivity. To prevent hypoglycemia, progressively work up to


strenuous activity.





As with individuals with type I diabetes, carbohydrates should


also be present during training to assist in raising blood sugar


levels if the individual becomes low.





The information contained in this article is for educational purposes


only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any


disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any


health care program.










About the author:


Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News
where you can find the most up-to-date advice and information on
many medical, health and lifestyle topics.



Article Source: Messaggiamo.Com





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