Physical Activity and Diabetes.ppt

Physical Activity and Diabetes University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Physical Activity Is Like Magic for Type 2 Diabetes What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Give you more energy What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Help you lose weight and keep it off What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Increase flexibility and strength Slow bone loss Provide better quality of life What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Build muscle What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Improve your sex life What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Lift your mood Treat depression What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Reduce stress and anxiety What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Improve blood glucose control (lowers A1C) Physical activity lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes by helping: muscle cells become more sensitive to insulin keep the liver from producing too much glucose build more muscle you lose weight and keep it off What Can Physical Activity Do For You? Keep your heart healthy Physical activity helps your heart by: Strengthening heart muscle Lowering resting heart rate Lowering blood pressure Improving cholesterol Reducing risk of heart attack and stroke “Sitting” through life increases your risk of: heart disease high blood pressure high cholesterol overweight type 2 diabetes Getting Started Check with your doctor if you: Are over age 35 Have had diabetes more than 10 years Have high blood pressure, heart disease, poor circulation, or other diabetes complications Aerobic Activity Walking briskly Dancing Bicycling Hiking Jogging/running Skating Stair climbing Swimming Water exercise Resistance Activities “Push, Pull, and Lift” Activities increase muscle strength prevent falls increase mobility improve blood glucose control Stretching Improves your balance and coordination Makes you more flexible Reduces stiffness Reduces your risk of injury How Can You Begin? Choose activity (example: brisk walking) Set a long-term goal - at least 30 minutes