How does exercise work to combat diabetes?

Estimated numbers show that close to 400 million people in the world are struggling with diabetes.

Unhealthy eating habits, increasing obesity, processed sugary foods, meals full of simple carbohydrates and sedentary life cause diabetes to increase day by day.

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder caused by insulin resistance in tissues. It causes insulin deficiency. This in turn reduces glucose entry into adipose tissue and skeletal muscle cells. Increased glucose output from the liver.

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause very serious health problems. 

Another issue as important as nutrition in diabetes is exercise. 

Exercise ensures regular and systematic functioning of skeletal muscles. 

Muscles use blood glucose.

The increase in energy requirement in working muscles during physical activity also increases the use of glucose and fats.

When you exercise,

• Increases insulin sensitivity and effect
• Glucose entry into cells increases independently of insulin.

Exercise affects individuals with type 2 diabetes in two ways.

Aerobic exercise: Exercises in which oxygen is used to provide energy to the body during long-term activity.

• It is moderate-intensity exercise that is done for a long time.
• Glucose and fats are used as energy sources.
• Improves cardiovascular system, respiratory system.
• Energy is obtained by the breakdown of carbohydrates and fats into water and carbon dioxide in the presence of oxygen.

Anaerobic (resistance) exercise: These are exercises that meet the body’s energy needs from respiration and force the body to work without oxygen.

• Improves the skeletal musculature
• Increases the body’s stamina
• Increases coordination, balance and agility
• Improves posture and body posture

Here is the best exercise method for diabetics…

EXERCISE RULES FOR DIABETES

• Diabetics should exercise 5 days a week
• In diabetic patients, the weekly exercise time should not be less than 150 minutes.
• Weight training for 15-20 minutes a day is recommended.
• Diabetic patients should not spend more than 2 days inactive time.
• Standard exercise prescribing principles also apply to diabetic patients.
• Diabetic patients should be evaluated by a doctor as they fall into the high-risk category. 

WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHEN DIABETES PATIENTS EXERCISE?

• Metabolic control: Blood sugar should be <300mg/dl.
• Coronary artery disease: Stress test should be applied to patients older than 35 years.
• Retinopathy: Patients whose eye health is affected by diabetes should avoid exercises that shake the body and trigger hypertension.
• Autonomic neuropathy: In this disorder that affects involuntary body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, sweating and digestion, patients should prefer sitting exercise.