Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

can be divided into two types. A very simple explanation is that the pancreas, an organ of our body does not produce or produces insufficient insulin. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone that regulates sugar in the body. Therefore, Type 1 must inject insulin to regulate blood sugar levels in the body, the pancreas produces no insulin in type 2, it is not enough to produce.


help as exercise? Exercise helps to control your blood sugar (although drugs for type-1 is required for the control), it contributes to the management, so your quality of life weight and avoid other complications that may arise from diabetes.


What exercise should I do? Cardiovascular exercise is one of the best ways to health.But is your amount of exercise needed for health benefits?
According to the ACSM type 2 diabetes should spend at least 1000 kcal per week aerobic physical activity. The intensity should be low for 40-70% of the oxygen consumption of each standard (Level 4 personal trainer in a position to calculate this for you). If you want a simplified system, it should be between 50% and 75% of your maximum heart rate.
Good examples of aerobic exercise include walking, running, cycling, swimming or a system of circuit strength training with light weights and many repetitions. You are in walking programs with us for the walk with us the program if you live in Malta to join interested.


It is important that diabetics monitor their blood sugar levels before exercising and / or after training. Today, it can easily be carried out to know their own portable glucose monitor equipment, how to prevent an emergency, contact your doctor.


If you monitor yourself that you know whether or delay the exercise, carbohydrates such as a piece of bread to eat before exercise or reduce care dosage.Take insulin and consult a professional, but think back to the right dose of exercise makes your life – a life of quality

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