Why Is Exercise So Important For Diabetics?

by Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

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Thirty-five percent of all Americans will develop diabetes, which can cause heart attacks, strokes, blindness, deafness, impotence, amputations, kidney failure and sudden death. Three studies show why virtually all diabetics should exercise. The first study shows that exercising before a meal markedly reduces the rise in blood sugar that usually peaks 20 minutes after you eat (Lipids in Health & Disease, October 2005). The second shows that exercise lowers HBA1C in diabetics (Journal of Obesity, October 2002), while the third shows that exercise lowers high blood pressure (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, August 2005)

Type II Diabetes Basics

An overworked pancreas produces insufficient insulin allowing toxic levels of sugar to build up in the blood stream. by Dr. Eva Pietrowski D.O.

One hundred years ago, type II diabetes was the 100th most common disease. Today it is the 3rd most common disease. Diabetes is truly a modern disease, caused by unnaturally refined foods, lack of exercise, a poor understanding of nutrition and some genetic factors. The good news is that diabetes is preventable and manageable through diet and exercise.

Diabetes and Heart Disease

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Heart and vascular disease often go hand-in-hand with diabetes. Persons with diabetes are at a much greater risk for heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure. Other vascular problems due to diabetes include poor circulation to the legs and feet. Unfortunately, many of the cardiovascular problems can go undetected and can start early in life.