Benefits of Exercise for Diabetics

 

One in 15 people have diabetes in Ireland. Type One which is hereditary and Type 2 which is often lifestyle related although it can run in the family as well. That is a terrifying number and one which the WHO predict will rise sharply over the next few years as people battle with obesity due to too much life/work pressure, processed food availability etc.

 

Exercise is one thing that can help control blood sugar, the most important thing for any diabetic. Using any of the items that we sell at Gymwarehouse.ie such as treadmills or exercise or spin bikes will help. Any kind of movement at all really.

 

If you have diabetes, being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin (the hormone that allows cells in your body to use blood sugar for energy), which helps manage your diabetes. Physical activity also helps control blood sugar levels and lowers your risk of heart disease and nerve damage.

 

NOTE: Below we take a look at how exercise can help those who suffer from Diabetes. Please note that we are not medical experts and you should always seek advice from a medical practitioner.

 

Exercise has many benefits for people with diabetes. Exercise has many benefits for people with diabetes. It can help reduce your diabetes medications (insulin, oral medications), allow you more flexibility with your diet, reduce or maintain weight, improve confidence, reduce blood glucose levels and A1C.

Using your treadmill or your spin bike helps control weight, lower blood pressure, lower harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raise healthy HDL cholesterol, strengthen muscles and bones, reduce anxiety, and improve your general well-being.

 

Moving more can help the body use insulin better by increasing insulin sensitivity and help you look after your blood pressure because high blood pressure means you’re more at risk of diabetes complications and we of course do no want that. We Irish are no different than any other nation and we are cursed with diabetes complications, just like any other nation.

 

Some additional benefits include maintaining a healthy weight, losing weight if needed, feeling happier, sleeping better, improving your memory, controlling your blood pressure, lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol.