Type 2 diabetes is predominantly found in adults over age 40. In this more common form of the disease, the body makes insulin, but the cells in the body do not take it in, causing glucose to build up in the blood. This condition is known as insulin resistance. Most people who develop type 2 diabetes are overweight, and overweight people who have not been diagnosed are at a high risk of developing the disease. The good news, however, is that regardless of your weight, regular exercise is beneficial to the treatment of diabetes.
Exercise helps the cells burn more calories.
Va. Kastelberg says that as long as patients understand diabetes and keep their blood sugar under control, there are no limitations on the kinds of exercise they can do. He warns, however, that patients should still be aware of their condition. Otherwise, patients should feel free to do whatever they enjoy doing. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.