Here’s the newest question from FOODPICKER.org:
I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic. The doctor has not put me on any medication, but would like me to lose weight and watch my diet. I’m not sure how much or how often I should be exercising. Could you give me some tips?
The recommendation by the American Diabetes Association is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week, as well as three days a week of resistance training. Making exercise a regular part of your weekly schedule is important for your health now and for the future. The following are great reasons to make exercise a primary player in your life:
*Lowers blood sugar and improves insulin sensitivity – this is great during and after workouts as well as lowering the risks of diabetes-related complications later in life.
*Prevents and/or delays the onset of Type 2 Diabetes
*Burns more body fat – this also is great for your heart and other organs and helps decrease the risk of diabetes-related complications.
*Keeps the weight off
*Reduces the risk of heart disease
*Prevents and/or delays neuropathy – nerve damage is a scary complication associated with diabetes. High blood sugar can damage nerves and lead to lose of sensation in hands, feet and limbs.
*Prevents and/or delays retinopathy – Damage to the blood vessels to the eyes is also something that can happen if someone doesn’t take care of their diabetes with diet and exercise.
*Reduces stress
Try joining a gym, meeting up with friends who have similar interest in loosing weight and staying fit and get moving with them! Local sport shops have running groups you could join. Also, look into the local community center in your area and look for classes that are interesting to you. Make sure to vary your workouts so you’ll stick with them!
