- 24 Mar 2009
According to a recent study, middle-aged men who exercised regularly had a lower risk of developing adult diabetes, which is the most common form of the disease. The study showed that the men reduced their risk of developing adult diabetes by as much as 6 percent with every 500 calories they burned off each week by exercise. The findings also suggest that the positive effects of regular exercise seem to apply regardless of such hearth risk factors as obesity, high blood pressure, aging, and/or family history of the disease. And while the study used men as its subjects, it is believed that the findings could probably hold true for women as well.
Diabetes affects men and women in almost equal numbers. In all, over 12 million Americans suffer from the disease. And, according to the study, vigorous exercise such as jogging or playing tennis, provided more protection than did less vigorous activities such as golf. Also, of the men who participated in the study, those at the highest risk benefited most from exercise. In fact, men who participated in vigorous activity, burning about 3500 calories each week, cut their risk nearly in half when compared with men who were inactive.
If you have diabetes, you may need to drink a sweet liquid or eat a food containing sugar just before you begin exercise. It may also be wise for you to carry sugar or candy with you in case your blood sugar level drops as a result of vigorous physical activity. Consult your doctor for his or her recommendations before you begin any exercise program.
*301\27\8*
Related Posts:
- Tags: General health
- Category: General health