Rochester Athletic Center NY Tips on Staying Active with Diabetes
Most doctors agree that exercise is beneficial to people with diabetes.
Benefits of regular physical activity are:
1) Blood glucose levels decrease
2) Help in weight loss
3) Aid in managing insulin
4) Heart gets stronger
5) Increases blood circulation
6) Will lower blood cholesterol levels
7) Will relieve stress
8) Increase bone strength and muscle tone
9) You will feel and look better
Some basic guidelines on staying active:
Before beginning or changing your exercise routine, make sure that you talk to your healthcare provider. He or she will help you devise an exercise plan that is correct for you. This is important because some problems related to diabetes may become more severe after you start exercising. For example, jumping or jogging exercises may aggravate an eye problem related to your diabetes.
During exercise, you should check your blood glucose levels more often. If you take insulin, exercise may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) 4 or 5 hours after exercising. Therefore, you should check your blood glucose levels right before, during, and right after you exercise.
If your blood glucose level is too low, it could be dangerous to exercise. To counter a sudden drop in blood glucose levels, keep with you at all times a fast acting carbohydrate snack, such as hard candy or glucose tablets. If you have type 1 diabetes and you test positive for ketones, do not exercise. If you have ketones, exercise can raise blood glucose levels. When you exercise, carry your diabetes identification and a cell phone.
Choose an activity you like
It is important to include activities that are easy and enjoyable for you such as taking Zumba classes. If you enjoy exercising with others, find an exercise partner. Be sure to vary your routine.
It is recommended that you exercise for 30 minutes per day to maintain your current weight and 45 minutes per day to lose weight. A fitness consultant will help you develop an exercise program that meets your needs. In the beginning, keep your exercise sessions brief and moderate. You are exercising properly if you can carry on a conversation without getting out of breath. Exercising in 10 minute segments is helpful if you are short on time or not in shape.
The best time to exercise
For most people with diabetes, one to three hours after meals is the best time to exercise. Do not exercise when your insulin or diabetes pills are at their peak. Your health care provider can assist you with these matters.
Safeguard your feet
In order to avoid a foot injury, make sure you check the inside of your shoes and socks
Make sure your shoes and socks are comfortable
Check your feet after you exercise. If you injure your feet, contact your healthcare provider.
Rochester Athletic Club NY, Fitness Center of Rochester NY and Rochester NY Weight Loss Programs dedicate its services to helping you get fit and stay healthy.
Rochester NY Personal Trainers is located at 1942 Ridge Road West in Greece,
NY in the same plaza as Outback. We offer weight loss fitness classes, group personal training programs and a variety of equipment to cater to everyone's needs.
We advocate well-balance
training workouts that
combine weight training, cardiovascular conditioning and stretching exercises. Our certified personal trainers of Rochester, NY will help you with your diet and exercise for a
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