Feb 17 2009
Sprint to Diabetes Prevention
When I got diagnosed as hyperglycemic, it was recommended I do 30 min of exercise a day, every day. I followed through with that for a while, though more recently I’ve slacked off a good bit. I still try to do things like vigorously use stairs now and again, but I know it’s just a trick to make myself feel better.
For others though, this may be a way to prevent type 2 diabetes.
A study released recently suggest that as little as seven and half minutes of exercise a week could better your ability to control blood sugar. The doctor who did this research states that it’s a “dramatically different view from current thinking.” If the results hold out to further testing, this could be huge for the time challenged, hyperactive yet chairbound populace of the United States.
The suggestion is doing four to six repetitions intense physical activity for 30 seconds twice a week. Even I, the slack de la slack, can find time for that.
The sad news is that if you’re already diabetic, higher levels of exercise still seem to be the recommendation. And whether you’re diabetic or not, check with your doctor to make sure that you’re doing the exercise regimen that is right for you.
But if you find that the last time you ran was during recess on a playground or if the only thing that raises your heart rate is watching the economic news on CNN, then you may want to check into this guy’s research and see if when it comes to exercise if a little dab ‘ll do ya.
Link: Short, Intense Workouts May Fight Diabetes
After many years as a couch potato I’ve been going to the gym three times a week. I feel a lot better and I’m dealing with my sugars a lot better. My A1c is down.
So, I agree with you. Get exercise. Feel better. Good advice.