Exercise Is Absolutely Necessary In My Diabetes Treatment
June 10, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Here is my personal reflection, or ramblings to be totally truthful, that also serves as a gentle reminder. Get your butt up out of that chair and get moving! Over the last month or so, I haven’t been exercising as much as I usually do. We have been very busy, which I know is NOT an excuse, but that’s all I got!
So my blood sugars were so-so. Nothing to write home about, nor anything I would want to share with a a clinician, if you catch my drift. I was up in the 200’s then down in the 60’s and in need of sugar. By the way, when you are low, it really sucks!
Anyway, getting back to the whole point of my rant, I have been exercising very regularly over the last week. I have walked at least for 45 minutes every day, at least 3 miles or more at a clip, and swam every night for at least 30 minutes. And for the record, my hubby says that I am the fastest walker on this side of the Mississippi.
My blood sugars have rocked. I am in the low 100’s in the morning. I am no higher than 170’s throughout the day. Imagine that! And why did I get off track with my exercise regimen? Dunno’! And don’t I know better?
I have no good answer for you my friends, but I do know that I am going to kick my own butt into high gear. And to tell you the truth, I have so much more energy and patience. And I feel so much better mentally when I get that physical outlet.
Learn from my stupidity. Get it moving and grooving! You’ll thank yourself.
I agree with you 100 percent. I have found (a little to late for some areas of my life) that management of Diabetes without excercise is impossible. I walk each day for 30 minutes. Sometimes if I know my sugar levels are unusually high, I will take an evening walk as well.
Excercise is extremely important not only in keeping sugar levels under control but also in keeping the circulation of blood in lower legs going strong.