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We all know the positive impact that
exercise both physically and mentally
health. 30 minutes of exercise 3-4 times a week can
to have a therapeutic effect against health problems
or to prevent the onset of diseases.
We indicate the benefits of physical activity
activity:
● Shielding our immune system,
as exercise protects us from
get sick from infections and viruses that are found
in a state of flux.
● Aerobic exercise improves intake
oxygen and prevent cardiovascular
problems.
● Contributes to the maintenance or reduction of
of our body weight, as it has been proven
that morbid obesity triggers problems
health, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus
2, hyperlipidemia and some forms of cancer.
● It gives us well-being and energy to continue
with the demands of everyday life, as well as
during exercise are secreted
endorphins, "the hormones of happiness".
● Reducing high blood pressure. The
systematic aerobic exercise along with diet
and medication, regulate the
hypertension, which can be life-threatening
us.
● Increase in muscle strength and endurance. With the
exercise (aerobic exercise and resistance exercise)
resistances) our physical fitness improves,
so that it is prevented over time
muscle atrophy.
● Osteoporosis is slowed down. Training with
resistances combined with a diet rich in
calcium and vitamin D, increases bone
density and reduces the risk
causing fractures in older ages.
● Balance improves. Training with
balance exercises usually have immediate
results in its preservation, as the loss
leads to reduced physical activity.
● Slowing down biological deterioration. The contribution of
exercise in the development of healthy "new" cells
It is impressive, as it "freezes" time.
● Improve self-confidence and quality
life, as a result of regular physics
activity, which strengthens the overall
our physical health.
● Reduces stress. Helps us have better
sleep quality, effectively treats
depression.
Exercise affects people with and without diabetes in the same way.
diabetes mellitus, especially in therapeutic treatment
of type 2 diabetes.
What to consider before exercising
✔ Discuss with your doctor which is the right one for you
type of exercise for you depending on your age, the
your level of fitness and consideration
any health problems you may have.
✔ Choose an activity that you enjoy. If
have fun when you exercise, exercise will become a way
life.
✔ Avoid exercising at night to avoid
an evening hypoglycemia.
✔ Wear comfortable shoes and take care of your feet
for any wounds.
✔ Drink water before, during and after
exercise to avoid dehydration.
✔ If you have type 1 diabetes it is very important to
know if you need to adjust the dose of
insulin, taking into account both diet and
exercise. Avoid injecting into areas of
body part you intend to exercise.
✔ In order to avoid any hypoglycemia
episode follow a fixed schedule
exercise and plan meals and intake
of insulin or medications at the same time every day.
However, if you plan to exercise very intensely or for a long time,
It is very important to discuss this with your doctor.
the possibility of modifying the shape
insulin therapy you are taking.
✔ Before starting exercise, check your blood glucose
blood. If glucose levels are 110-180 mg/dl,
you can start exercising unless the doctor says
has set different price limits for you. If it is
below 100 mg/dl, eat a snack with
carbohydrate before starting exercise. If it is
higher than 250 mg/dl or if you have high levels
ketones, you should avoid exercise until
adjust high glucose values.
✔ Low or moderate intensity exercise is generally associated with
the drop in blood glucose, while high-intensity exercise
intensity may be associated with an increase in glucose in the
blood, as adrenaline and other hormones are secreted that
they act competitively with insulin,
During exercise
✔ Notify the exercise program manager
that you have diabetes, as well as how to recognize it
the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
✔ Start slowly and gradually increase the intensity and
during the exercise.
✔ If possible, exercise with a group! It's more
fun and safer to exercise with your own
your person who knows you have diabetes.
✔ It is useful to have an ID with you that can be
lists your condition and medications.
✔ Measure sugar during and after
exercise and always have a snack with you
carbohydrates (fruit, juice) just in case
hypoglycemia.
Stop exercising if:
❖ Sugar is below 70 mg/dL.
❖ You experience symptoms of hypoglycemia (shaking, chills
blurred vision, dizziness).
❖ Eat or drink something to raise levels
sugar (15-20 gr of carbohydrates).
❖ Measure the sugar again in 15 minutes. If it is still
low, eat the same food again or
juice. You can continue the exercise only when the
sugar is within safe limits.
After exercise
● Check your blood sugar after exercise. If it is
normal or low consume more
quantity of food.
● Don't forget that hypoglycemia can occur
hours after the end of training so you may need
to eat an extra snack before dinner
sleep.
Exercise, diet, and medication are the
triptych of success to achieve the best possible
better control of diabetes, as well as to avoid
its chronic complications.
Don't put it off any longer! Start today! Sports
shoes good mood and we went for exercise! For myself
for you, for your health, for your life!
exercise both physically and mentally
health. 30 minutes of exercise 3-4 times a week can
to have a therapeutic effect against health problems
or to prevent the onset of diseases.
We indicate the benefits of physical activity
activity:
● Shielding our immune system,
as exercise protects us from
get sick from infections and viruses that are found
in a state of flux.
● Aerobic exercise improves intake
oxygen and prevent cardiovascular
problems.
● Contributes to the maintenance or reduction of
of our body weight, as it has been proven
that morbid obesity triggers problems
health, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus
2, hyperlipidemia and some forms of cancer.
● It gives us well-being and energy to continue
with the demands of everyday life, as well as
during exercise are secreted
endorphins, "the hormones of happiness".
● Reducing high blood pressure. The
systematic aerobic exercise along with diet
and medication, regulate the
hypertension, which can be life-threatening
us.
● Increase in muscle strength and endurance. With the
exercise (aerobic exercise and resistance exercise)
resistances) our physical fitness improves,
so that it is prevented over time
muscle atrophy.
● Osteoporosis is slowed down. Training with
resistances combined with a diet rich in
calcium and vitamin D, increases bone
density and reduces the risk
causing fractures in older ages.
● Balance improves. Training with
balance exercises usually have immediate
results in its preservation, as the loss
leads to reduced physical activity.
● Slowing down biological deterioration. The contribution of
exercise in the development of healthy "new" cells
It is impressive, as it "freezes" time.
● Improve self-confidence and quality
life, as a result of regular physics
activity, which strengthens the overall
our physical health.
● Reduces stress. Helps us have better
sleep quality, effectively treats
depression.
Exercise affects people with and without diabetes in the same way.
diabetes mellitus, especially in therapeutic treatment
of type 2 diabetes.
What to consider before exercising
✔ Discuss with your doctor which is the right one for you
type of exercise for you depending on your age, the
your level of fitness and consideration
any health problems you may have.
✔ Choose an activity that you enjoy. If
have fun when you exercise, exercise will become a way
life.
✔ Avoid exercising at night to avoid
an evening hypoglycemia.
✔ Wear comfortable shoes and take care of your feet
for any wounds.
✔ Drink water before, during and after
exercise to avoid dehydration.
✔ If you have type 1 diabetes it is very important to
know if you need to adjust the dose of
insulin, taking into account both diet and
exercise. Avoid injecting into areas of
body part you intend to exercise.
✔ In order to avoid any hypoglycemia
episode follow a fixed schedule
exercise and plan meals and intake
of insulin or medications at the same time every day.
However, if you plan to exercise very intensely or for a long time,
It is very important to discuss this with your doctor.
the possibility of modifying the shape
insulin therapy you are taking.
✔ Before starting exercise, check your blood glucose
blood. If glucose levels are 110-180 mg/dl,
you can start exercising unless the doctor says
has set different price limits for you. If it is
below 100 mg/dl, eat a snack with
carbohydrate before starting exercise. If it is
higher than 250 mg/dl or if you have high levels
ketones, you should avoid exercise until
adjust high glucose values.
✔ Low or moderate intensity exercise is generally associated with
the drop in blood glucose, while high-intensity exercise
intensity may be associated with an increase in glucose in the
blood, as adrenaline and other hormones are secreted that
they act competitively with insulin,
During exercise
✔ Notify the exercise program manager
that you have diabetes, as well as how to recognize it
the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
✔ Start slowly and gradually increase the intensity and
during the exercise.
✔ If possible, exercise with a group! It's more
fun and safer to exercise with your own
your person who knows you have diabetes.
✔ It is useful to have an ID with you that can be
lists your condition and medications.
✔ Measure sugar during and after
exercise and always have a snack with you
carbohydrates (fruit, juice) just in case
hypoglycemia.
Stop exercising if:
❖ Sugar is below 70 mg/dL.
❖ You experience symptoms of hypoglycemia (shaking, chills
blurred vision, dizziness).
❖ Eat or drink something to raise levels
sugar (15-20 gr of carbohydrates).
❖ Measure the sugar again in 15 minutes. If it is still
low, eat the same food again or
juice. You can continue the exercise only when the
sugar is within safe limits.
After exercise
● Check your blood sugar after exercise. If it is
normal or low consume more
quantity of food.
● Don't forget that hypoglycemia can occur
hours after the end of training so you may need
to eat an extra snack before dinner
sleep.
Exercise, diet, and medication are the
triptych of success to achieve the best possible
better control of diabetes, as well as to avoid
its chronic complications.
Don't put it off any longer! Start today! Sports
shoes good mood and we went for exercise! For myself
for you, for your health, for your life!