Improved
6112 HealthChanged
3786 LivesSaved
3568 Lives0 lives impacted in the last 24 hrs Learn More
Everyone is busy. Everyone. So how can you incorporate exercise into an already hectic schedule without overextending yourself? Oh yeah, not to mention, do this while maintaining good blood sugar levels!
Lifestyle changes such as this one are well worth it. Better health is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. I know what some of you are saying, “I’m a diabetic, but my weight is fine and my blood sugar is well maintained. Why should I exercise?” Or others may say, “I hate exercise!” Alright you whiny babies, listen up. Exercise is not always to lose weight. Some of us do have a little more fluff than others and could shed some pounds (no shame in that either). But for those that do not need to lose weight, there are plenty of reasons to develop an exercise program for yourself. According to the ADA (American Diabetes Association), below are some reasons.
Exercise can:
Improve blood sugar management
Lower blood pressure
Improve blood fat – cholesterol
Decrease the need for insulin or diabetes pills
Assist with weight loss and weight maintenance
Lower risk for other health problems like heart disease, stroke, cancers, bone loss
Increase energy
Improve sleep
Relieve stress
Build stronger bones and muscles
Improve flexibility
Good reasons, right? And remember, always talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program. He/she will definitely be able to assist you in this area. OK, now let’s talk about how tricky it is for some to do anything for fear sugar levels will drop too low or will be too high. First, if you suffer with low blood sugar, eat a snack before starting. If you exercise for a long stretch, always have some sort of carb (2-5 glucose tablets, fruit juice, or regular soft drink) to give your blood sugar a raise, advises the ADA. And for those with high blood sugar levels, always take your blood level before exercising and avoid times when your sugar is high as exercise will only push sugar levels higher. Learn your body and work with it, not against it.
Breaking Down Walls
The recommended amount of exercise for an adult is 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days a week. Some find this almost impossible due to obligations. The ADA recommends to just do as much as you can. If you can only do 10 minutes a day, that beats zero minutes a day. Those 10 minutes add up. Too tired after work? Get up a little earlier or take part of your break at work and get active. Remember, it doesn’t have to be 30 minutes – whatever you can is just fine to begin with. Additionally, some of us are a little shy so joining a gym is out of the question. Then why not get with a buddy and go to the park and walk? Can you buy a treadmill at home? This last suggestion is great for those who feel like it’s not particularly safe in their neighborhood to take walks as well. And finally, do what you like (as long as your doctor approves). Do you like gardening? Or maybe it’s skating? Some like group sports such as basketball.
It’s good to set small, realistic goals. That way, you can reach them easier and will be encouraged to move on further. How long will it take to get to your goal? That depends on you. Don’t push yourself to the point of frustration, but don’t give up when you have a setback either. Setbacks will happen. The fight you’re fighting, other people all around the world are fighting and are winning that same fight too.
Say to yourself, if they can, then I can. And you certainly will.
And now, for a little light reading, please click on the link below and follow my adventures of self discovery through hair
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1649257/can_a_haircut_make_a_person.html
And for empowering poetry about women, please click the following link:
www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/623276
Add a CommentComments
There are no comments yet. Be the first one and get the conversation started!