Diabetes is a dangerous disease that can lead to organ loss and even death if it is not controlled.
Moreover, it is a rapidly increasing health problem all over the world. So much so that, according to studies, 13.7 percent of the population in our country has diabetes. The frequency of glucose metabolism disorders, called the pre-diabetic period
, is around 20 percent
. These figures show that 33 out of every 100 people in our country, in other words 1/3 of them, have or are about to have diabetes. The incidence of type 2 diabetes in childhood, which until recently was considered a disease specific to adults
, has increased significantly in the last 10 years, especially in western societies.
Type 2 diabetes, which is usually seen in adults, is a genetic disease. If there is a family history of diabetes, we are genetically predisposed to diabetes. If either of the parents or family members have diabetes, the average risk of developing it in the child is 25 percent, but when it is present on both sides, this risk reaches a very high figure of 78 percent. However, this does not necessarily mean that you will have diabetes; environmental factors can trigger the diabetes-causing effect of the gene or, on the contrary, prevent it. Medical nutrition therapy and exercise reduce the risk of diabetes in people with glucose metabolism disorders by 58 percent. However, unfortunately, in recent years, due to technological developments and intense work tempo
people have turned to a sedentary lifestyle and a wrong diet, especially high in carbohydrates
with a high glycemic index
. When a sedentary lifestyle and faulty nutrition are added to the genetic background, sugar metabolism is disrupted and
Nowadays, type 2 diabetes, which we call adult type, can be seen even in children.
It is caused by diabetes. Exercise, which is of great importance for both protection and control of diabetes,
increases insulin sensitivity by allowing glucose to enter the cells independently of insulin, ensures burning of excess fat in the body, strengthens muscles, reduces bone loss. /p>
density, oxygen It increases consumption and energy, and regulates blood flow
. It allows the person to relax and unwind by reducing stress, anxiety and depression.
There are some potential risks when exercising in diabetic patients. Especially patients over the age of 40 and those who have been diabetic for a long time should definitely undergo cardiology check-up before starting exercise. Patients with diabetes-related vision problems and neuropathy should be very careful. Soft, non-squeezing sports shoes should be preferred and, if possible, special moisture-absorbing socks should be worn. They should definitely not
exercise in very hot or cold environments.
Particularly patients using insulin or insulin secretagogues should eat appropriately and drink enough water before and after
exercise. , and if the exercise will last longer than 1 hour
they should definitely eat something in between. Those whose blood sugar is 100 mg/dl should definitely take small candies or fruit juice before starting; those whose blood sugar is above 300 mg/dl should definitely avoid exercise before their blood sugar is regulated.
Although aerobic type of exercise (walking, swimming, running, cycling, etc.) is preferred,
weight type exercises can also be preferred in suitable patients. Since the exercise will last a maximum of 48
hours, ideally a minimum of 30 minutes every day or at least every other day, ideally 1
hour of walking or equivalent may be sufficient for metabolism. It would be even more beneficial if 2-3 minutes of fast running were added intermittently during walking.
During exercise, sweating, tremors, palpitations, headache, dizziness, coordination
If symptoms of hypoglycemia such as confusion, confusion, slurred speech are observed
exercise should be stopped immediately and fast-absorbing sugary foods such as candy and fruit juice should be consumed.
You should rest and if insulin or insulin secretagogue medication is taken, If used, you should definitely eat something after 15 minutes
If the patient cannot recover, he/she should definitely go to the hospital.
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