One of the many lifestyle changes which will help keep your type two diabetes under control is regular exercise. Some will help to increase your insulin sensitivity and others will lessen it. Understanding your blood-sugar levels and just what kinds of movement would be best suited to you and your needs is key to knowing which exercise is best for you. Measuring your blood-sugar levels before and after exercise will give you a good idea of just what effect the exercise is having on your body and allow you to plan future exercise schedules.
Resistance training is any activity which gives resistance to pulling, pushing or dragging. Things like weight lifting and the rowing machine are all kinds of resistance exercises. These types of exercise generally involve the larger muscle groups in the body and as they’re larger, they burn off more calories when you use them. Resistance exercises will help you lose some excess weight and help you keep control of your blood-sugar levels all the while helping to keep your fit and healthy all around. Diabetes can damage your heart if it’s allowed to get out of control and keeping your heart healthy and well maintained will help to remove the chances of heart disease later in life.
It’s really important not to overdo the exercise. As a diabetic you’re much more sensitive to any changes in your lifestyle than others would be. Any changes in your blood-sugar levels that you don’t immediately notice and counter could prove damaging to your health and ultimately fatal. You can definitely have too much of a good thing which is why I suggest starting with a gentle workout while keeping tabs on your blood-sugar. Once you’ve seen the changes that occur first hand you’ll be able to make sure you’ve got a snack ready to help counter any adverse affects and keep your exercise as healthy as it can be!
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