{"id":1459,"date":"2018-06-12T16:49:38","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T16:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:10:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:40:24","slug":"best-water-exercises-for-people-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/best-water-exercises-for-people-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Water Exercises for People With Diabetes"},"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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/best-water-exercises-for-people-with-diabetes\/#Benefits_of_Water_Exercises_for_Diabetics\" title=\"Benefits of Water Exercises for Diabetics\">Benefits of Water Exercises for Diabetics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/best-water-exercises-for-people-with-diabetes\/#Water_Exercise_to_Control_Diabetes\" title=\"Water Exercise to Control Diabetes\">Water Exercise to Control Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/best-water-exercises-for-people-with-diabetes\/#What_to_consider\" title=\"What to consider?\">What to consider?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Water exercises or aerobics are exercises that are done in fairly shallow water, such as a swimming pool. Exercising in water <strong>boosts strength training<\/strong> due to water resistance. Body movement in the water creates resistance that activates muscle groups.<\/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%2F1459\"><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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Water_Exercises_for_Diabetics\"><\/span>Benefits of Water Exercises for Diabetics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise for diabetes helps <a title=\"Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Levels\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-do-i-lower-my-morning-fasting-blood-sugar\/\">lower blood sugar levels<\/a>, which is the primary goal when it comes to diabetes management. It also contributes to positive changes in our body\u2019s composition, blood pressure and cholesterol levels and helps increase the overall quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The floatability of water helps mitigate the flow of gravity and helps lower stress on joints and muscles. This is important for those trying to lose weight, especially in exercise for diabetes type 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the floatability of water mitigates the force of gravity, water exercise lowers the stress on joints, bones, and muscles. This is important for those who are experiencing weight gain or foot pain due to diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Water exercise to control diabetes is also believed to improve glucose tolerance.<\/em><\/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\/shutterstock_209676688.jpg\" alt=\"water exercises\" class=\"wp-image-9973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_209676688.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_209676688-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_209676688-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Exercise_to_Control_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>Water Exercise to Control Diabetes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot many types of water exercises, but the main ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water Aerobics:<\/strong> This is the type which includes moves like lunges and jumping jacks in shallow water. The water works as support from falling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swimming:<\/strong> You can do this using strokes of different kinds. This type energises you and relaxes you at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Running:<\/strong> This involves running through deep water in a standing position, involving different arm strokes. You are normally required to wear a floating belt that helps you stay upright.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_consider\"><\/span><strong>What to consider?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be required to always carry your meds and testing supplies as your sugar can go low in the water. Apart from this, make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warm up before you start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take frequent breaks for rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretch post the exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you take someone with you in case something goes wrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry a medical ID if you have one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problems&nbsp;<\/strong>with&nbsp;<strong>water exercise for diabetes&nbsp;patients:<\/strong> Maintaining a water exercise program can get challenging. It can be strenuous to find access to a pool, a good programme, swimsuits, and other equipment. Some people might not feel comfortable or safe in water.<\/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\/2020\/07\/all-in-one-kit-smart.jpg\" alt=\"kit\" class=\"wp-image-8247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/all-in-one-kit-smart.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/all-in-one-kit-smart-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/all-in-one-kit-smart-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep track with a glucometer<\/strong>: Management of diabetes can be difficult and with all the diabetic patient exercise it becomes even more important to keep a check of your blood sugar levels. Investing in a <a title=\"Buy Glucometer Online\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3BqF50s\">glucometer<\/a> will help in better diabetes management. Look for a glucometer that connects via a diabetes management app so that you can be connected at all times and even maintain a record of your past levels. It makes it easier to share readings with your healthcare advisors and supporters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":9974,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[626],"tags":[9,6,7,8,15],"class_list":["post-1459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yoga-and-fitness","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management","tag-diabetic-management"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1459"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18814,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459\/revisions\/18814"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}