Fall/Winter Check-in Challenge Diabetes is a common chronic disease that affects the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Exercise is an important part of diabetes** and can help patients control blood sugar, reduce symptoms, and enhance physical performance. However, exercise is not something that can be achieved overnight for people with diabetes, and there are many details that need to be paid attention to. This article will give you a detailed explanation of what diabetics need to pay attention to when exercising.
1.Choose the right sport.
Diabetic patients should follow the principle of low intensity and low amount of exercise when choosing an exercise program. Avoid strenuous exercise, such as long-distance running, high jumping, weightlifting, etc., so as not to increase the burden on pancreatic islets and cause blood sugar fluctuations. You can choose some low-intensity exercises such as walking, jogging, tai chi, yoga, etc. In addition, patients can choose exercise programs according to their interests and physical condition to improve the consistency and motivation of exercise.
2.Pay attention to pre-exercise preparation.
Diabetics need to be well prepared before exercising. First, take a blood sugar test to make sure your blood sugar is within the normal range. Secondly, it is necessary to check the feet for damage, infection, etc., so as to avoid complications caused by exercise. In addition, proper warm-up activities should be carried out to improve muscle flexibility and prevent sports injuries.
3.Control the intensity and duration of exercise.
Diabetic patients should control the intensity and duration of exercise during exercise. Exercise intensity should be based on heart rate and maintained between 60% and 80% of your maximum heart rate. Exercise should be kept to 30-60 minutes to avoid excessive fatigue. In addition, patients should exercise within 1-2 hours after meals to avoid triggering hypoglycemia.
4.Pay attention to recovery after exercise.
Diabetic patients need to carry out appropriate recovery activities after exercising. For example, slow walking for 5-10 minutes will help the body gradually return to its normal state. In addition, patients should replenish water and nutrients within 30 minutes after exercise, such as drinking some low-sugar sports drinks, eating some low-sugar snacks, etc.
5.Follow the principle of individualization.
Diabetic patients should follow the principle of individualization when exercising. According to the patient's age, gender, physical condition, blood sugar control, etc., develop an appropriate exercise plan. In addition, patients should have regular physical examinations so that they can adjust their exercise regimen in a timely manner.
In short, diabetic patients need to pay attention to choosing the right exercise program, paying attention to the preparation before exercise, controlling the intensity and time of exercise, paying attention to the recovery after exercise, and following the principle of individualization. Only by doing these details well, can diabetics truly enjoy the healthy life brought by exercise. I hope that every diabetic patient can control their blood sugar and live a happy and healthy life through reasonable exercise!