Muscles that are working are using more glucose than those that are resting. While this may be an obvious statement, it also follows that exercise helps with blood sugar control. This is why people with diabetes are encouraged to exercise regularly. Exercise leads to better blood sugar control. Another benefit is a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. So, what sort of exercise should you be looking at?
Bear in mind that exercise comes in two kinds – aerobic exercise and weight training. This does not mean you have to run a four-minute mile. Nor does it mean that you have to train as if you were going to take part in an Olympic weightlifting trial. So, unless that really is something you really want to go for, don’t overdo it.
On the other hand, don’t underdo it either. My suggestion would be to make modest, achievable goals, such as walking at least 5,000 steps a day. And when you have achieved that, increase your goal to, say, 10,000 steps until you are feeling healthy. Many websites recommend at least that many steps a day. Here is a website that gives advice on How Much Walking You Need to Lose Weight.
As for weight training, this can be as simple as carrying a bottle of water with you on your walk, and just take occasional sips from it. Better yet, why not take up a hobby that needs you to move. How about gardening, for example? People rarely think of DIY tasks around the house and yard as exercise? Or getting the vacuum out and using it every day? Follow this link for some additional ideas for exercise around the home.
Please note that the content presented here is for your information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and it should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease.
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