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How exercise plays an important role in controlling blood sugar levels

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar is too high. The disease may have serious complications if neglected. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 diabetes is more common and is also called a lifestyle disease.

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Now, how to control the blood sugar levels? You can control it through diet and exercise. Yes, exercise helps in controlling blood sugar levels. Back in 2008, during a routine check-up, the doctor told my father that his blood sugar levels are quite high. But he asked him not to worry as it was Type 2 and can be kept under control with certain modifications in his lifestyle. He prescribed some medicines and asked him to contact a yoga trainer.

How does exercise help in lowering blood sugar levels?

Dos and Don’ts of exercising[4]

Do’s

 

Don’ts

 

As per a report published by Harvard Health, people with diabetes who walked at least two hours a week were less likely to die of heart disease than their sedentary counterparts, and those who exercised three to four hours a week cut their risk even more. The report also said women with diabetes who spent at least four hours a week doing moderate exercise had a 40% lower risk of developing heart diseases than those who didn’t exercise.

For additional protection and benefit, include Ensure Diabetes Care in your exercise routine. Ensure is scientifically designed for diabetes and can be added to an individual’s daily diet plan. Special ingredients in Ensure manage steady release of glucose and that keeps the individual full and energetic. You can include it as a pre-snack to your workout.

The American Diabetes Association recommends about 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise weekly. Many studies found that exercise helps control blood sugar not only in India but globally!

 

Disclaimer: This is an associated post written purely for public awareness. The author is not a qualified medical professional. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are the author’s own. This post should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice.

 

[1] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323027#lifestyle

[2] https://www.diabetes.org/fitness/get-and-stay-fit/getting-started-safely/blood-glucose-and-exercise

[3] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/reduce-cholesterol/art-20045935#:~:text=Exercise%20can%20improve%20cholesterol.,minutes%20three%20times%20a%20week.

[4] https://www.diabetes.co.uk/exercise-for-diabetics.html

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