Diabetes Classes Mount Barker & Marden in Adelaide
Why do you need to exercise if you have diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious health condition, and sometimes it is an unavoidable. Once you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you are going to have this for the rest of your life, and it has serious health implications. BUT! The condition is highly manageable, and people living with diabetes can live happy, healthy lives with minimal impact on their lifestyle if done correctly.
Exercise is an integral part of your diabetes management, regardless of the type fo diabetes that you have.
A combination of cardiovascular and resistance training has been shown to be the most effective way to help manage and control your diabetes via improvements in your heart, lung and muscle efficiency.
Going to an Exercise Physiologist for a structured program to you can complete throughout the week that fits into your lifestyle is the best way to stay on track, and learn where to start, and how much to do, without causing any issues.
Along with completing the exercise, making sure you complete the exercises with appropriate technique and focus will help reduce the risk of injury or aggravation of previous health conditions.