Living with diabetes-keep control of your blood sugar through exercise

Your doctor ever told you your blood sugar is a little high--or you have type 2 diabetes?

It is not the end of the world to discover you are diabetics--which may be the beginning of the live well and enjoy your life.

Certainly, learning you have type 2 diabetes (or pre-diabetes) can be shocking. But think of it as your organization's gift to you--is your wake-up call, letting you know it is time to strengthen active in your life to get more than that.

Exercise to feel good and your blood sugar balance

New guidelines released jointly by the American Diabetes Association and the American College of sports medicine provide a simple framework to help you participate in the exercise that feels good and helps to keep your blood sugar balanced.

When blood sugar is, the more control you have over it, the better your health long term. This means keeping your blood sugar as close to 70-130 mg/dl in adults.

Being physically active can play a decisive role not only control your blood sugar and diabetes type 2 to your manager, but this may affect your cholesterol also beneficial, blood pressure, circulation and heart health.

Most of the benefits that derive from exercise for better blood sugar control is due to immediate and long-term improvements in insulin action--the hormones in your body, which helps to move blood sugar into your cells where it is used or stored. When your body improves the action of insulin, doing a better job controlling your blood sugar.

How much exercise?

The new guidelines for the exercise represent people with type 2 diabetes involved in exercise 3-7 days a week, with at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise, and no more than 2 consecutive days between bouts of aerobic activity.

Brisk Walking is considered a moderate aerobic exercise--and for most people with diabetes, it is the easiest business to commence and continue. If you can walk, do it. Walking on your toes, using muscles and helps to improve circulation in your feet.

Stationary bicycling, elliptical training and swimming are good alternatives for walking. If you are unable to walk due to movement or foot problems, contact your doctor or personal trainer for more instructions.

Set the guidelines for action-select your game plan-3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 days per week

Here how 150 minutes or 2.5 hours per week walking minutes per day, the changes based on the number of days that you can select:

50 minutes/3 days per week

38 min 4 days/week

30 minutes 5 days/week

25 min. 6 days/week

20 minutes/7 days a week

Remember--for maximum benefits, allowing no more than 2 days between your days of walking.

Will your shoes and enjoy a ride

You think you're going to end up with the worst consequences of diabetes? I think again. If we take into account the reality and take measures to improve the lives and health will significantly increase your chances to live a long, healthy life.

Don't worry about going fast enough when you walk. Simplicity and keep your focus on getting stable, at least 3 days a week. Enjoy yourself.

International speaker and award-winning author, Susan Meyerott provides dynamic interactive workshops for people who are ready to better manage their work, life and health. This speaks to your heart, puts you at ease and makes it easier than ever. For more than 30 years, Susan has helped people Lighten up and step over invisible barriers to change.

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