Research has shown that the risk of getting Diabetes is 30% lower in people who walk at least three hours per week. If you are already suffering from Diabetes, regular exercise would reduce your need for external medication. Exercise also reduces the risk of heart attack.
The following are some tips that would help you to start your diabetes exercise program:
* People often exercise too much and get tired. This may lead them to stop the exercise program. So, it is advisable to start the walking/exercise program slowly and add a little more time each week.
* Try to do your main exercise/walking in the morning. This will help to energize your body for the rest of the day.
* Brisk walking is the best exercise. You should walk at least thirty minutes per day. Walking significantly reduces your blood pressure and blood sugar.
* Walking up and down a hill would help you to reduce your blood sugar levels. Hill walking is the best diabetes and cardiovascular exercise.
* Another important tip for diabetic exercise is to carry some light weight while you
are walking. It will also make your arms and back very strong.
Apart from exercise/walking, other activities like mowing your lawn, doing house work, dancing, swimming etc. are also helpful in controlling diabetes.
Before starting any exercise program, you should always consult your physician/ diabetes care team. They would evaluate your condition and prescribe the activity level appropriate for you and whether any precautions have to be taken.
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