In addition to the use of drugs to help lower blood sugar, diet, exercise is a method to help control blood sugar is very effective without costing patients with diabetes.
However, if not properly guided, exercise in people with diabetes will be at risk.
How should diabetics exercise?
If the exercise is not correct, not suitable for health, people with diabetes may face the risk of: chest pain due to exertion; blood pressure is too high or too low; hyperglycemia or hyperglycemia; aggravated lesions at the ophthalmos, retinal hemorrhages; increased protein; foot ulcers, tendon injuries, bones and joints. Generally diabetic patients need to practice, combine different types of exercise, increase weight gradually, regular and regular exercise. Note the time of day: Depending on the time of day work but not immediately after the meal, do not exercise too far away because of the risk of hypoglycemia, avoid the peak effect of insulin if taking insulin. In case of outdoor exercise, avoid excessive heat or cold. Before the main session, there should be a warm-up period of 20 to 30 minutes, a set of mild movements or a relaxation session. After the training session there should be a period of relaxation (cooling) 5-10 minutes, mainly the exercise of light or relaxation exercises in place.
When should diabetics not exercise?
Should not exercise if blood glucose> 250 mg / dl and ketones are positive; blood glucose <70 mg / dl; ulcerated feet or feet hot, red, pain, float; acute myocardial infarction (6 weeks), acute heart failure, unstable heart failure; Systolic blood pressure> 170 mmHg or hypotension; Fever, acute infection ...
Note when practicing: Do not walk on hard rock; Choose soft shoes, not slippery; Always check your feet after each session; Drink plenty of water before and after exercise; Take sugar, candy or food to prevent hypoglycemia ... For people with diabetes who have complications, the disease attached ... need to consult the doctor before training accordingly.
