[Diabetes-talk] Osteoporosis

Tue Oct 5 15:00:17 UTC 2010

Stairs or stair stepping are weight baring, so are good for muscle which 
promotes  bone growth. I have a small bench and weights here in my home and 
memorized Jane Fonda's step aerobics video, and also have a smaller 
collapsible stepper. But one doesn't need much or a gym when it comes down 
to it. and some resistant bands might be  helpful for those who cannot do 
much. A can of soup is another easy to obtain, takes up little room weight, 
so one does  definitely not need a gym.
 I hope that if you  get your rails for your stairs that you can  use them. 
Keep in mind that your blood sugars will change if your starting to be more 
active, even in taking stairs verses an elevator, walking rather then riding 
etc. But sounds like your physician  must be working with you on this. 
Osteoporosis is genetic,  and for women a process that goes with 
menopause...we can only do our best to slow the progression of such.
Tamera

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From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 7:36 AM
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Osteoporosis

> What we are trying to do at home, that makes me laugh, is get a second 
> rail put on the wall so I have support on both sides of the stair case.
> the brother in law said he would put it in after Halloween.
> Now that just plum made me laugh.
> Transportation is a big problem here in this town.
> I couldn't afford cab fare every time I wanted to go to the gym.
> We got the GPS to be able to get out and walk a small bit.
> I can go a mile with out much discomfort after that I get quite tired.
> the rite leg slows down allot.
> this is also climbing up hill smile.
> Then of course I walk to church except in the winter months.
> I don't do well playing monkey climbing the snow drifts they pile in front 
> of a curb.
> Oh what fun smile.
> We hafve 13 stairs going down to the basement.
> this way climbing them up and down for twenty minutes would give me what 
> they are asking for.
> I climb them several times a day when I do the worshin as my grandmother 
> would say smile.
> Would crack me up.
> Thanks for the tips.
>
>
> Original message:
>> Weight training, while it can be very light weights, is what helps 
>> restore
>> some bone loss.  Walking and aerobic is good for your circulation, but
>> doesn't cause muscle growth, which is what is necessary to  maintain 
>> healthy
>> bone.. especially as we age. But your doctor should discuss this with 
>> you.
>>  Tamera
>
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>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 11:56 AM
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Osteoporosis
>
>>> Wow Mike,
>>> This is one of the first things shared in articles that the diabetic
>>> medicine is what is causing this to happen.
>>> I am told riding a bike or water exercise will not help this problem at
>>> all.
>>> Just climbing stairs if I can't get outside well in the winter months.
>>> Yes I take two pills a day for the d and calcium.
>>> Interesting thanks for sharing.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar:
>
>>>> Osteoporosis is a sign that, like the rest of us, you are growing 
>>>> mature
>>>> in years.  Insofar as I am aware, diabetes medicines do not cause or
>>>> exacerbate diabetes.  Vitamin D deficiency is fairly common in 
>>>> diabetics
>>>> but since you say your D level is normal, the osteoporosis is 
>>>> genetically
>>>> based as you were told.  I see ads for drugs that supposedly help but I
>>>> know little about them.
>
>>>> Mike Freeman
>>>> sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>> On Oct 3, 2010, at 21:35, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:
>
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>> I just learned this is what I have,
>>>>> I don't know how far in advance I am with the condition?
>>>>> Osteoporosis.
>>>>> I have many questions to ask my doctor.
>>>>> I have been taking calcium with d for years. Even doubling up on it.
>>>>> I took the D blood work test, and my D levels are normal.
>>>>> I didn't want to raise it any higher, speaking with my dietitian.
>>>>> I know I can walk a mile, but after that I start to tire.
>>>>> do any of you have this, and how do you solve problem if it is the
>>>>> diabetic medicine that causes this to happen.
>>>>> I also was told this is in the family jeans.
>>>>> Mother had both of her hips brake, where she did drink and smoke.
>>>>> I don't do either so was quite shocked when I was told this.
>>>>> I did the body scan and this is how they found it.
>>>>> I have been a diabetic for six years.
>>>>> I know the last time I took the scan I didn't have any problems.
>>>>> Thanks for reading.
>
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