Type 1 diabetics need to exercise right
Posted on: 01/Feb/2017 9:46:17 AM
Researchers from the York University in Ontario in Canada have said that maintaining a good exercise regimen may be difficult and risky, especially for people with Type 1 diabetes, because exercise tends to cause fluctuations in blood sugar, which may even become dangerous. The study was published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Speaking about this, the researchers said, Patients with Type 1 diabetes have to monitor their blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise. Regular exercise can help individuals with diabetes to achieve their blood lipid, body composition, fitness and blood sugar goals. However, for people living with Type 1 diabetes, the fear of hypoglycemia, loss of glycemic control, and inadequate knowledge around exercise management are major barriers.
They also have a better chance of achieving target levels of glycated hemoglobin levels, blood pressure levels and a healthier body mass index (BMI) when compared to inactive patients. Hence, a clear understanding of the physiology of different forms of exercise and the changes that can influence glycemia during exercise may ensure safe and diabetes control.
