Diabetic exercise programs

[Seadog]

To get things started, I thought it might be a good idea to discuss some of the ways that a diabetic can get more exercise. Some hints and suggestions of what works and what doesn't.

For example, consider spending time training your dog. You would be surprised at how much effort goes into a good dog obedience training session. It is good for both pet and master.

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[iPad2needhelp]

Here is what I do go for a two hour walk before I watch the Biggest Loser Club on Tuesday evenings. Gotta walk to earn watching BLC.

[skimonkey]

Another option is to exercise in a pool. The buoyant environment is ideal for those who want to exercise, but cannot tolerate exercising on land due to other joint related problems.

For my husband who is diabetic, he walks 6 miles on the golf course twice a week and also tries to do some form of weight training at the gym 2 times a week as well.

Sometimes it is difficult for him to do this with his travel schedule, so he travels with some resistive bands and exercise tubes to do his exercise while on the road.

So there are lot of ways to exercise, it just the time to set aside to do it!

[skimonkey]

Here is what I do go for a two hour walk before I watch the Biggest Loser Club on Tuesday evenings. Gotta walk to earn watching BLC.

That's a great incentive to walk, ipad2help!

Keep it up!!

[Seadog]

I think I would walk two miles to avoid BLC. I cannot describe how much I hate those reality shows. That and pre-empting a favorite show for some dumb special or another show they are trying to salvage. I was all set to watch a rerun of Castle when they show that new show Scandal. I did get in some good exercise blowing off a good head of steam though.

[this man]

I saw this documentary from the BBC on Youtube about High Intensity Training and other things to do with exercise. As always you should consult your doctor before trying these things.

[skimonkey]

This Man... Thanks for posting this...starting viewing about 10 minutes of this and looks very interesting!

Thanks for sharing this.

[AQ_OC]

Weight lifting or strength training is great for a diabetic, especially a type 2. Combined with a suitable cardio program and diet (as in quit eating tooo many carbs) one can work wonders, assuming that is still beta-cell function within the pancreas.

[SKP1001]

Diabetics can gain many benefits by walking on a daily basis. Is there an iPad application which allows users to log the time they spent walking as well as the distance? Thanks for sharing!

[skimonkey]

Carbs is a huge factor and no-no for people managing diabetes. While some may be allowed 40 grams of carbs/meal...another person may only be allowed 25 grams.

Get this:
6 triscuit crackers = 20 g
1 slice of 100% whole grain toast = 18 g
2 Tb of light Ranch Dressing = 3g

So as you can see...these carbs can quickly add up to what a person should eat based on their DM needs and managing.

...and yes, exercise...any form of it done done regularly is good all the way around..for all us, really.