Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disease where insulin in effective, resulting in elevated fasting blood glucose levels. There are two types of diabetes; type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin due to the immune system destroying insulin producing cells. This type of diabetes requires regular insulin injections. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas can produce insulin, however it is ineffective. In type 2 diabetes, you may not need insulin injections, but may require assistive medication to assist regulation of your blood glucose levels.
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Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can result in a build up of blood glucose levels if not managed correctly, which can cause damage to many body organs including kidneys, eyes and heart.

Of all diabetics, between 85-90% have type 2. This results from many factors, most commonly including obesity, insufficient activity and poor diet, which can be referred to as lifestyle factors.

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How can exercise help?

Exercise can help people with diabetes by:

  • Increasing glucose uptake into muscles to assist regulation of blood glucose both during and hours post exercise completion
  • Weight management
  • Reduction of associated risk factors (i.e. kidney, eye or heart issues)
  • In type 2 diabetics, exercise can even help to reduce medication use, and result in lifestyle management being the only form of treatment.

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