[Nj-diabetes-division] {Disarmed} Fw: Facts You Should Know - Brain, Body & Exercise

[Ward Biondi]

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 Exercise is known to help chronic conditions - especially diabetes - find out how. 
     
            Facts You Should Know About the Brain, Body & Exercise
            by Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE January 8, 2014 
     
      Hello WARD!

           Exercise can easily produce positive results to anyone who has a chronic illness including heart disease, lung ailments, joint/back issues and diabetes. It helps each condition in a variety of ways, but can specifically impact diabetes by using insulin more efficiently and ultimately lowering blood sugars. 

      Each person should get clearance from their health care provider prior to starting an exercise program. They can advise you about the length as well as level of intensity of your program. Always start slowly if you have not engaged in physical activity in a while. Realize that chest pain, shortness of breath, joint or back pain, dizziness or an abnormal heart rhythm are not normal and must be reported to your health care team.

      New research from Sweden, that included over 15,000 participants, showed that people with diabetes (type 2) who do not exercise regularly have a 70% increased risk of cardiovascular complications compared to those who do exercise. It also showed that those who exercised but were in the "low activity group had a 25% greater risk of coronary involvement compared to those in a higher activity group". The definition of low level activity is 1-2 times a week for 30 minutes; whereas high level is defined as three or more times a week for 30 minutes.

      Winter months tend to cause higher A1C levels due to more inactivity, holiday celebrations and eating comfort foods. According to Dr. LeBrasseur of the Mayo Clinic, "sitting is the new smoking. Over 60% of those over age 65 are inactive in this country". Remember - any movement or activity you do is going to offer improved brain function, blood pressure, blood sugar readings as well as lipid control. Think about daily life activities including gardening, taking the stairs, raking leaves or daily household chores. You can even try marching in place in front of the television. Exercise can increase brain health function because it promotes blood flow to the brain and increases blood vessel production, as well as boosting brain proteins called neurotrophins. This can maintain fitness in the brain and may prevent complications including mild cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease.

      Here are some tips to get you back on track after the New Year, or if you are just getting started with a complete exercise program to improve your general health.

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      NOTE: Consult your Doctor first to make sure my recommendations fit your special health needs.

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