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Prediabetes
3 Helpful Exercises for Prediabetes
Sep 23, 2017Just like a blinking light warns you of danger on an empty dark road, prediabetes is a warning from your body. It indicates that your blood glucose levels are higher than normal. Prediabetes is basically an indication that you could develop type II diabetes if you are not careful. Research suggests that if left untreated, 37% of individuals diagnosed with prediabetes are likely to develop diabetes in four years. One for the best ways to prevent this from happening is to exercise regularly. Let’s look at some top exercises for prediabetes.
Brisk Walking
Experts suggest that regular physical exercise helps manage insulin levels better in the body. A minimum of 30 minutes of brisk walking or swimming, which are mainly moderate intensity exercises, should be done daily or at least five times a week.
Resistance Training/ Strength Training
Research indicates that resistance training without any dietary intervention improves the glucose tolerance in prediabetes individuals. Undertaking resistance training like using weights, resistance bands or even using one’s body weight helps lowers blood sugar levels in the body.
High-Intensity Interval Training
Studies indicate that there is a lot of evidence supporting the potential benefits high-intensity interval exercises for prediabetes. The interval training helps improve glucose control more acutely and over a longer period. Additionally, high-intensity interval training helps lower abdominal fat and increase the lower-body muscle mass. High-intensity exercise like aerobics or interval jogging for about 30 minutes, three to five times a week, can be beneficial in managing prediabetes.
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