For type 2 diabetes patients, besides taking medication and controlling diet, “exercise” is also an important part that helps improve the condition of the disease to the point where it might be possible to stop taking diabetes medication. Because appropriate and regular exercise helps lower blood sugar levels
Because the body uses energy while exercising, and the most important source of energy in the body is “sugar”. If you exercise enough, the body will use blood sugar to convert into energy, which can lead to lower blood sugar levels. Moreover, exercise makes the body’s tissues more sensitive to insulin, meaning the body can use more sugar with the same amount of insulin, thus lowering blood sugar levels
A number of patients often overlook exercise due to various reasons, such as fear of being too tired, lack of time, dislike of exercising, belief that it doesn’t lead to cure, having other diseases, seeing slow results, etc. And very importantly, the feeling of despair and giving up in fighting this disease
Therefore, knowing the benefits of exercise can be an important motivation for exercising in type 2 diabetes patients
Direct benefits
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Exercise has a positive effect on blood sugar levels, weight loss leads to reduced stress on the spine and knee joints
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Blood fat levels decrease, blood cholesterol levels decrease, helping to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease because the coronary arteries are less blocked
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Mental health improves, mood brightens, promoting lower blood sugar levels
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Looking fresh and good
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Save money on hospital visits
Indirect benefits
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Being a person of quality and value in society, such as being able to work and help oneself in daily life
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Being able to participate in activities with the family, such as cooking, traveling, babysitting, grocery shopping, shopping, engaging in religious activities, socializing with friends
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Being able to contribute many benefits to society, such as teaching, exercising, cooking
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Being an example for many other diabetes patients
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Having an attractive and well-proportioned physique is impressive to others
Encouragement from those around you and the inspiration to fight diabetes make exercising no longer a daunting task. Start with simple goals, such as better blood sugar levels in the next test, and then gradually move on to the next goals
