The Benefits of ExerciseExercise is used as both treatment and a means of type II diabetes prevention. As such, exercise can have the following benefits:
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How exercise lowers the risk for type II DM:"Exercise not only changes your BODY, it changes your MIND, your ATTITUDE, and your mood" -Unknown |
So you know the benefits.... But how can you implement exercise into your daily lifestyle?
"You can't spell Challenge without CHANGE.
If you're going to rise to the challenge you have to be prepared to change"
-unknown
Following the "Fitness Pyramid"
As you can see, the pyramid to the right diagrams basic lifestyle changes that can be made to increase energy expenditure throughout daily living. The top of the pyramid shows activities that should be kept to a minimum: Watching TV, playing video games, sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time. Everyday lifestyle changes are represented at the base of the pyramid such as:
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Fitness Pyramid |
Exercise Considerations for Individuals with Type II Diabetes:
CONSIDERATIONS:
***For individuals with type II diabetes wishing to start an exercise program, it is important that you are examined and cleared for
exercise by your Doctor!
***For individuals with type II diabetes wishing to start an exercise program, it is important that you are examined and cleared for
exercise by your Doctor!
If cleared by a doctor, it is important for individuals with type II DM to take the following precautions prior, during, and following exercise:
Before Exercising:
- Check Blood Glucose Levels:
- Carry an emergency snack - Ensure adequate hydration - Ensure proper footwear and cotton socks |
During Exercise:
- Work out with a partner! - Drink plenty of water - Be aware of any signs of complications associated with your diabetes |
Post Exercise:
- Check Blood Glucose Levels:
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Risks Associated with Exercise in Individuals with Diabetes
-Cardiovascular risks, metabolic risks, musculoskeletal and traumatic risks, microvascular risks
-It is important that you are cleared by your doctor to exercise to reduce the risk of injury and complications
-It is important that you are cleared by your doctor to exercise to reduce the risk of injury and complications
"[Even though there is a risk] the risk-to-benefit ration of exercise is highly favorable for most patients with diabetes" (Regensteiner 192).
"THINK positively... EXERCISE daily... EAT healthy...
WORK hard... STAY strong... WORRY less... DANCE more... LOVE often... BE HAPPY" -unknown
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