{"id":1363,"date":"2018-06-04T09:42:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T04:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1363"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:33:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:03:27","slug":"importance-of-exercise-for-diabetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/importance-of-exercise-for-diabetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of Exercise for Diabetics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/importance-of-exercise-for-diabetics\/#Benefits_of_Exercise_for_Diabetics\" title=\"Benefits of Exercise for Diabetics\">Benefits of Exercise for Diabetics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/importance-of-exercise-for-diabetics\/#Best_Exercise_for_People_With_Diabetes\" title=\"Best Exercise for People With Diabetes\">Best Exercise for People With Diabetes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Exercise<\/strong> helps you feel and stay well. This is a known fact. But exercise for diabetics, can also help lower blood glucose\u00a0and keep diabetes under control. Regular physical activity is an essential part of <strong>diabetes management<\/strong>, along with a proper<strong> diet<\/strong> and medications as prescribed. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1363\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the body is active, it helps cells to be more sensitive to <strong>insulin<\/strong>. Therefore, exercise can lower glucose levels and improve A1C levels. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Exercise_for_Diabetics\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Exercise for Diabetics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise helps to improve the overall quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces cholesterol levels<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps in weight management as it burn calories<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps relieve stress<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens muscles and bones<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces symptoms of depression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/practise-these-5-exercises-for-diabetes-at-home\/\">Read More: Practise These 5 Exercises for Diabetes At Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise is also known to help people with type 2 diabetes avoid long-term complications like risk to heart health. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have diabetes are more susceptible to developing blockages in their arteries which can lead to a heart attack. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity and exercise can help keep the heart healthy and strong. And also, help maintain<strong> good cholesterol levels<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aerobics.jpg\" alt=\"exercise for diabetics\" class=\"wp-image-10988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aerobics.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aerobics-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aerobics-420x235.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aerobics-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Exercise_for_People_With_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>Best Exercise for <span style=\"color: initial;\">People With Diabetes<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Aerobic Exercises<\/strong>&#8211; such as Jogging, Swimming or Cycling <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must focus on at least 30 minutes of workout on most days of the week. If you cannot find a dedicated time slot, just look for a 10 minute jog or walk during lunch break or walk your dog in the evening or go cycling with the family.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Strength Training<\/strong> &#8211; such as lifting weights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training helps you get a lean posture and make muscles more efficient. It helps maintain healthy bones, and helps the most when you have type 2 diabetes as the muscles use the most of glucose. Weight training is the most used type of strength training, as it is the most beneficial to muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Flexibility Training<\/strong>&#8211; such as stretching <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of training helps improve how the muscles and joints work. Even stretching before and after exercise helps reduce muscle soreness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular exercise not only helps<strong> control type 1 and type 2<\/strong> diabetes but also helps you lead a better life. As a diabetic, you might want to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KKQ3kV\">consult your doctor<\/a> about strategies and snacking options before starting an exercise regime. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":10989,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[626],"tags":[6,8,49,63],"class_list":["post-1363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yoga-and-fitness","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-management","tag-diabetic-care","tag-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1363"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1363"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1363\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18978,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1363\/revisions\/18978"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}