Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the level of glucose in the blood, also known as blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main source of energy and comes from food. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps glucose from food enter cells to be used as energy.
People with this chronic disease can practice exercises for diabetics with the aim of improving their condition. Good physical activity can prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases, which are very common in people with diabetes.
The activities that we recommend are:
Swimming
This aerobic practice increases respiratory capacity and strengthens the heart. It also has little impact on the joints. Ideally, swim 3 times a week, minimum 30 minutes.
Walk
For people who have type 2 diabetes, it is very important to go for 30 minutes a day, since this aerobic training strengthens the cardiovascular system, which is so affected by the disease.
Dumbbells
Increase muscle mass is good, because they increase the use of glucose, reducing its accumulation in the blood. If the muscle mass decreases, the concentration of sugar increases and worsens the patient’s situation. The recommendation is to do 4 sets of exercises with 15 repetitions 3 times a week, always rested the day after the practice.
We recommend taking a beet juice with orange and Rancho Natura prickly pear to perform better in your workouts.