The reasons why diabetics must exercise

The reasons why diabetics must exercise
Diabetic complications stem primarily from poor blood circulation.
Food problems, increased infections, eye damage, wounds that won`t heal, heart disease…the blood just ain`t flowing like it`s supposed to.

First, this is because high blood glucose levels damage blood vessels. They make the walls thicker and less elastic, so the blood has a harder time passing through.

Second, people with diabetes tend to have higher fat levels in their blood, also caused by higher blood glucose. These fats or “lipids” clog and narrow the blood vessels. Sometimes they clog completely. This is what the docters call “atherosclerosis”. Any blood vessel in your body can become narrow and clogged, and this can lead to a heart attack, angina(heart pain), stroke, or painful legs.

This is why exercise is so important. Not just on the face of it because you can take less insulin or skip your oral medications.

On top of avoiding bad stuff, exercise provides benefits you will love: it reduces strees, boost your mood, improves your body image, promotes a wonderful sense of well being and can even improve your sex life.