Patients with these seven types of diabetes need to choose exercise methods carefully

Patients with these seven types of diabetes need to choose exercise methods carefully

Exercise is an indispensable sugar control measure for diabetics, and appropriate exercise has many benefits. However, there are obvious individual differences between different races, such as different cardiopulmonary functions and physical conditions, and their exercise time, exercise frequency, and exercise methods should not be the same. It is important to choose an exercise method and intensity that suits your body. Patients with the following seven types of diabetes need to choose exercise methods carefully.

Category 1: Diabetic patients with cardiovascular disease. Such patients have cardiovascular problems and poor blood supply. Exercise will increase myocardial oxygen consumption, which may induce angina, myocardial infarction and other diseases. However, relevant research shows that moderate aerobic exercise can reduce blood lipid levels and inflammatory reactions. , increase intravascular shear force to delay the progression of atherosclerosis and improve the degree of coronary artery stenosis. It is recommended that this group of people choose gentle exercises, such as Tai Chi, slow walking, etc.

Category 2: Diabetic patients with knee joint disease. A considerable number of elderly people suffer from knee joint diseases, such as meniscal injuries, synovitis, osteoarthritis, etc. Excessive exercise in these patients will aggravate the above-mentioned diseases. It is recommended that such patients choose swimming and other forms of exercise.

Category 3: Patients with brittle blood sugar. The blood sugar levels of such patients are very unstable, and blood sugar control is affected by many factors, such as mood, amount of exercise, food intake, sleep, etc. You must be especially careful when choosing how to exercise. A slightly larger amount of exercise may lead to hypoglycemia. It is recommended that such patients choose exercise such as brisk walking, which can be stopped at any time and the time can be accurately controlled.

Category 4: Diabetic patients with kidney disease. Scientific and moderate exercise can reduce urinary protein excretion and improve glomerular filtration rate. This may be related to the fact that exercise improves blood sugar, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity and nutritional status, and increases protein synthesis. But excessive exercise can have the opposite effect and worsen diabetic nephropathy. It is recommended that such patients choose light-moderate intensity exercise.

Category 5: Diabetic patients with reduced vision. Many of the sports currently available are outdoors. For patients with poor vision, choosing outdoor sports may increase the risk of trauma. It is recommended that such patients should be accompanied by family members or companions when exercising, or choose indoor exercise.

Category 6: Diabetic patients who like to exercise on an empty stomach. As we all know, diabetic patients are most likely to suffer from fasting hypoglycemia or pre-meal hypoglycemia, and fasting exercise increases the risk of hypoglycemia. It is recommended that such patients should exercise one hour after meals and try to avoid fasting exercise. If it is unavoidable, carry sugary foods such as sugar cubes and an emergency contact card with you at all times.

Category 7: Type 1 diabetes patients. We all know that patients with type 1 diabetes are prone to hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis. Excessive exercise is prone to sweating, especially in summer, which can easily lead to dehydration. Lack of water is most likely to induce acute complications of diabetes. Therefore, these patients must not exercise excessively and must choose exercises that suit them.

In short, moderate exercise is beneficial to improve blood sugar control, increase insulin sensitivity, reduce complications, and vice versa. Therefore, it is best to choose the exercise that suits you.
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2 comments

Valuable guidance for diabetes patients on safe exercising. A must-read for personalized fitness routines.

Mike Johnson

Insightful read on tailored fitness for diverse diabetes types. Encourages mindfulness in workout choices.

Jane Doe

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