Iam diabetic, do i need to workout

Be it diabetic or any other disease, benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. Infact i would say that physical activity is critical for management of blood glucose in individuals with diabetic condition. Some of the important points are

• Lowers Blood Glucose

Exercise lowers blood glucose levels and boosts your body's sensitivity to insulin, countering insulin resistance...which means may need an adjustment in your diabetes medication or insulin dose to help prevent the blood sugar from going too low. Ask your health care provider for advice.

• Help to counter skeletal muscle loss

Diabetes may also results in decline in skeletal muscle mass, and this can have an  impact on a person’s ability to perform everyday activities, such as climbing stairs, lifting objects, and walking. Therefore it is imperative to include workout specially resistance training in your regime which will not only help to enhance muscle mass but also body composition, strength, mental health, bone mineral density, insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, lipid profiles, and cardiovascular health.

• Help to counter joint, over weight and neuropathic damage

High blood sugar can lead to the joint damage, limited range of joint movement, nerve damage, in fact people with diabetes are almost twice as likely to develop arthritis so stretching workout will help to increases range of motion around the joints and balance training can help to reduce falls. Most likely people with type 2 diabetes are overweight also resulting additional pressure on joins and lower body and exercise along with healthy nutrition is a best way to target weight loss  which further may results in significant reduction in blood sugar level.

• Help to counter stress and sleep better

Under stressful situations raising blood sugar is important as the body is told to get more and more fuel (glucose) in preparation for a lot of physical and mental activity. Now in prolong or repetitive stress can cause serious changes in blood sugar levels, which is why it is vital to remove stress from your life, especially if you have diabetes. Here regular exercise and relaxation techniques -- like yoga, meditation, tai chi, and breathing exercises can help.