| Exercising is one of those events that you know you | | | | weight and maintain a healthy weight. |
| should do but don't always want to. At least that's how | | | | - Regular exercise can help your body respond to |
| I feel until I get on a routine. After about a month or so | | | | insulin and is known to be effective in managing blood |
| of continuous planned exercising a strange thing | | | | glucose. |
| happens...I get addicted. This article will give you a few | | | | - Exercise can lower blood glucose and possibly |
| pointers on things to do and not do and the benefits of | | | | reduce the amount of medication you need to treat |
| exercising. | | | | diabetes, or even eliminate the need for medication. |
| Do(s) and Don't(s): | | | | - Exercise can improve your circulation, especially in |
| Unless you are participating in very strenuous exercise, | | | | your arms and legs, where people with diabetes can |
| like long bike rides, that lasts over 90 minutes, you don't | | | | have problems. |
| need to drink "sports drinks." Stick with water (no | | | | - Exercise can help reduce your cholesterol and high |
| sugar, no calories) your body will thank you. | | | | blood pressure. High cholesterol and high blood |
| It is a good idea take a friend to exercise class with | | | | pressure can lead to a heart attack or stroke. |
| you. You are much more apt to stick with your | | | | - Exercise helps reduce stress. |
| program if you recruit a partner. There is nothing better | | | | Training: |
| than a little peer pressure to keep you motivated. | | | | Do strength training! Keep this thought in mind as you |
| To prevent injury, stretch at least the following four | | | | do your strength training: the more muscle tissue you |
| areas after every exercise session: the calves, the | | | | have, the more fat you burn. And you are burning this |
| hamstrings, the shoulders and the back. This will help | | | | fat even when you are at rest. |
| prevent cramping as well. | | | | Do aerobic training! This type of training is good for |
| Should you be exercising every day? You need to find | | | | burning calories, keeping your heart strong and |
| your own "comfort zone" between "on" and "off" | | | | improving your over-all endurance. |
| days, between "exercise" and "rest." Determine what | | | | In conclusion: |
| schedule works for you. You can work out every day, | | | | Make exercising a part of your life style, doing a little is |
| but it is not necessary to reap the rewards of | | | | better than none at all. Remember to consult with your |
| exercise. The most important thing is to do what | | | | physician prior to beginning an exercise program. |
| works best for you. | | | | Usually a telephone call to your doctor will be all that is |
| The benefits of exercising: | | | | necessary. |
| - Exercise burns calories, which will help you lose | | | | |