In the management of diabetes, diet and medication are often at the forefront, but sport is also an essential component. Today, we come to talk about how people with diabetes can improve their health through sport and overcome the “sweet burden”.
Diabetes is, as everyone knows, an “enemy” with which we must fight for a long time. And sport is a sword in our hands. Proper exercise can help us to lower blood sugar levels. When we move, the muscle cells in the body are more active in taking glucose in the blood, like a little “eating” and consuming the extra sugar, so the blood sugar comes down. Moreover, long-term adherence to sports can increase body sensitivity to insulin, which is like a “key” that better opens the cell “door” and allows glucose to enter the cell and be used, which is very good for controlling the condition.
So, what kind of exercise is appropriate for diabetics? There are many options. Walking is a great sport. It is good to take a walk every day after dinner, not too fast, and to keep a comfortable state of mind, at about 30 minutes each. It’s like giving our body a gentle massage, promoting blood circulation, and consuming some heat. And Tai Chi, which is the traditional treasure of China, which is soothing and beautiful that between the pull and the crouch, the body is being practiced and the blood sugar is quietly under our control. It is also good to ride a bicycle, if physical conditions permit, whether it’s outdoors to enjoy the view or at home to exercise with a gym bike, allowing leg muscles to exercise adequately and accelerate glucose metabolism.
Sport is a very effective self-management tool for people with diabetes. Through reasonable motorization, not only can blood sugar control be improved, but overall health levels are also enhanced. So let’s move on, let’s fight the “sweet burden” and move on to a healthier life!
