Penza reminded about the rules of safety in training with diabetes

Muscles are not only strength, but also a powerful tool for controlling blood sugar. Sports medicine doctor Elena Semenova explained why physical activity in type 2 diabetes can work more effectively than certain medications.

With insulin resistance, glucose cannot enter the cells and accumulates in the blood. But during movement, the muscles use a “bypass”: special proteins on their surface begin to take sugar directly, even without insulin. Glucose levels drop after 15-20 minutes of brisk walking. Moreover, increased insulin sensitivity persists up to two days after exercise. And strength exercises increase the total muscle mass, which absorbs sugar like a sponge even at rest.

Unlike tablets, movement does not hit the stomach or mask the problem, but eliminates its cause. It also burns dangerous visceral fat and strengthens the heart.

But there are safety rules. Before exercising, be sure to measure sugar. If it is below 5.0 mmol / l, there is a risk of hypoglycemia, and if above 13-14 mmol / l - the load is better to postpone. Always carry fast carbohydrates (juice or glucose tablets) with you in case of a sharp drop in sugar. And remember: the effect is lost after two days of inactivity, so you need to exercise regularly.

Movement is a natural anti-diabetic drug available to everyone for free.