Simple Exercise Routine And Tips For Diabetic Individuals

 

Being diagnosed with diabetes is not the end of the road. In fact, doctors suggest their patients not to take diabetes as an excuse to procrastinate and be depressed with life. Instead, it should be considered as a wakeup call to start life afresh and make sure that it does not affect your chances of accomplishing what you have set your sights on. Spending a minimum of 30 minutes in a day to exercise can improve your insulin sensitivity and will help to eliminate the unwanted fat as well.

Workout : Gym Based or Gym Free?

 

There is always a dilemma whether you should join a gym to exercise and keep your diabetes in control. The answer to this is a big NO. There are other wonderful alternatives that provide much better health benefits than slogging it out in the gym. Not everybody can afford a monthly gym membership and there is absolutely no reason for you to join one when you can exercise from the comfort of your home. Aerobic exercises are the best form of exercise for diabetic individuals as it helps to improve blood pressure and keep the heart engaged. Examples of aerobic exercises include swimming, cycling, badminton, yoga, jogging and walking.

If you are not the kind of person who feels inclined toward exercise, any other form of rigorous physical activity which does not strain your body can also be beneficial for you. If you have interest in dance, you can enroll for dance forms such as salsa or jazz to keep your mind and body refreshed. You can also take up gardening as it is also a good physical activity.

 Follow These Guidelines Before Starting Exercise:

 

• Start any form of exercise or physical activity only after getting your doctor’s advice and permission.
• It is common to be affected by sores and blisters when you exercise. But leaving it unattended can prove to be dangerous. So always make it a point to examine your feet after and before exercising.
• Consume the recommended quantity of fluids on a daily basis, especially when you exercise because you tend to sweat more. Doing so will keep your body hydrated and make you feel energetic.
• Carry something sweet such as a candy bar or glucose drinks to counteract the effects of low blood in case you are affected by it.
• Warming up before you exercise is absolutely necessary and it helps to prevent unforeseen medical emergencies.
• If possible, carry with you a medical identification bracelet to inform others of your condition in case you need to be treated for any medical emergency.
• Take a break in between your exercise routine if you feel that your body is not able to cope up with the demands of the exercise routine. You can always continue after resting for a couple of minutes. Never push yourself beyond what is required.