Do physical exercise during summer to take care of diabetes

The practice of physical exercise, on a regular basis, together with a healthy eating, are two of the main pillars of diabetes treatment, which is often accompanied by oral drugs and insulin.

This has wanted to remember the Spanish Diabetes Federation (Fede), which in the face of summer, has recommended people with diabetes to continue their physical activity routine.

It is not just a routine advice, but is based on different scientific evidence.Several studies suggest that the practice of physical exercise, following the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 26 percent, so it is also a beneficial activity forPrevent pathology.

In this sense, WHO recommends dedicating a minimum of 150 weekly minutes to the practice of aerobic physical activity, of moderate intensity;Or, in case the intensity is higher, the recommended minimum weekly time is 75 minutes.

physical exercise in heat times

So that heat is not a problem to continue with this habit of healthy life, from Fede they also provide some tips to take into account.These include some such as caring for hydration, drinking 350 ml - 500 ml of water in the hours prior to exercise and verifying that the color of the urine is pale.During the activity, the water balance must be maintained, drinking 500 ml every 30 - 60 minutes of exercise;that will be complemented after it.

They do not forget the involvement of food, and that is that the exercise promotes the absorption of glucose by the muscles and the sensitivity to insulin after it.For that reason, it is necessary to control blood glucose levels before and after exercise;and adjust the intake of carbohydrates to the intensity of the effort and nutritional needs of each person, to avoid sugar peaks.

Likewise, in terms of insulin itself depending on the intensity of the exercise, it is possible that it is necessary to make some modification in the insulin dose, which must be specified with the reference medical team.In addition, in the rotation of the injection areas, it is appropriateInsulin absorption.

Finally, they recommend practicing outdoors, taking advantage of good temperatures, as long as the hours of greater heat and protecting the skin are avoided during direct exposure to the sun, using solar creams.