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What’s The Best Exercise For Type 2 Diabetics?
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Exercise is just as important as diet, and in some cases as important as drugs in managing Type 2 diabetes. That’s because exercise:
- lowers blood sugar and improves insulin sensitivity,
- prevents or delays Type 2 diabetes,
- lets you store more blood sugar,
- burns more body fat,
- keeps the weight off,
- dramatically reduces the risk of heart disease,
- prevents or delays neuropathy,
- prevents or delays retinopathy,
- reduces stress.
Aerobic exercise or cardio … such as jogging, cycling or walking, and resistance exercise or strength training… such as weight lifting, lowers blood sugar levels during and after exercise. The blood sugar lowering effect lingers from 24 to 72 hours after exercising. Muscles continue to soak up glucose, turning it into stored glycogen
However, the best results are received when Type 2 combine aerobic and resistance exercise.
But before you step up your physical activity, talk to your doctor, even if you are already exercising.
