In this fast-paced era, the importance of sport has been ignored by many because of their busy and stressful work. However, proper sports not only keep us in good shape, but also effectively prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes. Today, let’s talk about moving away from diabetes and getting healthier!
Why is it so important to prevent diabetes? The reasons are as follows:
1. Improving insulin sensitivity: As we exercise physical exercise, muscle cells become more active, thus increasing the demand for glucose. This means the body needs more insulin to help turn the sugar into energy. Over time, this change can increase the body’s responsiveness to insulin, known as “insulin sensitivity”. For those who already have type 2 diabetes, regular exercise helps to reduce blood sugar levels, while for the general population, the disease can be delayed or even avoided.
2. Weight control: Overweight or obesity is one of the main risk factors for type 2 diabetes. By engaging in aerobics (e.g., run, run) and force training (e.g., lift), we can burn excess calories and reduce fat storage, thus achieving the goal of reducing weight. Studies have shown that even small weight reductions can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes.
3. Regulation of emotional state: prolonged high-pressure conditions can lead to psychological problems such as anxiety and depression, which in turn can affect our eating habits and the quality of our sleep and indirectly contribute to the rise of blood sugar. On the contrary, a modest amount of movement can release endorphine — a happy chemical that helps us to relieve stress and maintain a good mind.
4. Enhancement of cardiovascular health: Active physical activity also facilitates cardiac function, which enhances myocardial constriction, increases blood circulation efficiency and reduces blood pressure. Healthy heart means better whole-body blood supply, which is essential to maintaining normal metabolism.
Appropriate exercise is like adding a “protective shield” to the body that allows us to remain healthy in our busy lives, away from the sweet burden of diabetes. From now on, let’s dance healthy and enjoy sport!
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