When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, the following four factors shall help keep sugar in control.
While all four of the above-mentioned factors are equally important, this article will focus on the plethora of benefits that performing regular exercise has to offer.
The benefits of exercise are not limited to controlling diabetes alone.
With these host of benefits on offer, it is in our best interests to set aside some time every day to exercise.
A minimum workout duration of 30 minutes is advised. This duration can be stretched up to 2-2 ½ hours for those who would like to exercise longer.
The types of exercises fall into four main categories each of which is discussed below.
A good exercise regimen shall incorporate all the four exercises mentioned above.
While doing all this together might seem daunting initially, we should remember that the first step is often the hardest for everyone. Once we have taken that step, the journey only gets easier. So let us all take that first step without delay – the first step towards incorporating exercise as part of our daily routine, the first step towards controlling diabetes, the first step towards a healthier and happier life.
Reviewed by Dr Suresh S Venkita, Group Medical Director, Kauvery Hospitals
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For diabetic patients it is important to maintain the BP and sugar level at optimum ranges. Here are some simple exercises that diabetic patients can do in their home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ_AmAuQdmU
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