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Diabetes: when exercise does you good.
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Diabetes is a major widespread disease, with most people affected by type 2 diabetes. This type is characterized by high blood sugar levels as a result of the body’s cells no longer responding properly to the hormone insulin. Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes means an enormous change in everyday life for those affected. It’s not yet possible to pinpoint the exact trigger for each individual, but it’s assumed that various factors can be partly responsible. In addition to genetic predisposition, these include an unhealthy diet, obesity and a lack of exercise.
If undetected, it becomes dangerous
High blood sugar levels can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, lack of concentration, listlessness or dizziness. If blood sugar levels remain permanently elevated, there is even a risk of diabetic coma. This condition is life-threatening and constitutes a medical emergency.
Recognizing long-term complications early on
The long-term complications of diabetes should also not be underestimated. Many people with the disease suffer from diabetic foot syndrome, which causes discomfort and circulatory problems in the affected area of the body. Healing of wounds is also impaired, which is why treatment is often difficult.
Diabetic foot syndrome can be prevented with a variety of measures. For example, you should wear proper footwear to avoid pressure points. Your feet should be regularly checked and cared for, so that changes in the skin can be quickly detected and treated.
6 reasons why exercising on the bellicon can help fight diabetes:
- Less insulin is neededYour cells respond better to insulin, insulin sensitivity is increased, and your blood sugar is better regulated.
- Fewer secondary diseasesThe risk of secondary diseases, such as nerve diseases or retinal problems, is minimized. Regular exercise can prevent secondary diseases such as diabetic foot syndrome.
- Build up musclesThe more muscle mass you have, the better your blood sugar storage. This also helps regulate blood sugar levels.
- Lose the poundsBy increasing your exercise, your body draws on its own fat reserves and fat deposits are reduced. Losing weight can also help prevent diabetes.
- Boost your cardiovascular systemAn increased heart rate and faster breathing stimulate your blood circulation and mean your cells are better supplied with oxygen.
- Improve your balanceDiabetics suffer from poor wound healing. Therefore, you should improve your balance to prevent yourself from falling.
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- Carbohydrates aren’t tabooWhen you eat more carbohydrates, your blood sugar rises higher and faster afterwards. This means a larger dose of insulin which, in turn, can lead to additional weight gain. Therefore, it is advisable to adjust the amount of carbohydrates eaten to the amount of exercise carried out: the more carbohydrates eaten, the more you should exercise. This prevents the liver from converting excess carbohydrates into fat.
- Consume vegetable fatsFat intake should come primarily from plant sources or from milk or fish. Saturated and trans fats, found primarily in animal products such as sausages, meat and industrial baked goods, should be avoided and should make up no more than one third of your dietary fat.
- Be careful with alcoholDrinking alcohol initially causes a rapid rise, followed by a rapid drop, in blood sugar levels. If you go dancing at the same time, the extra exercise also lowers blood sugar levels, and the risk of hypoglycemia becomes high. This can manifest itself in headaches, paleness, shivering, a cold sweat and even unconsciousness.
