Benefits for Diabetes

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	benefits of exercise prescription
	benefits of exercise prescription
	DIABETES Type II - Exercise prescription plays a major role in glycemic control for people with type II diabetes. For many people diabetes, weight loss through exercise prescription alone can bring blood sugar levels back into the normal range. Exercise Prescription decreases insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity which means that people taking insulin must reduce their dosages. The major methods of treatment supported by Diabetes Australia are insulin administration (if required), diet and exercise. Type I - People with type I diabetes are two to three times at greater risk for coronary artery disease, exercise can help reduce this risk. The same can be said for cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Pre-Diabetes aka Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) - People who have don't have diabetes but are in the high risk category or are on the verge of developing diabetes, can benefit from exercise prescription because it can maintain blood sugar levels within the normal range and therefore prolong or even avoid the diabetes diagnosis. Summary of Benefits for Exercise Prescription Prevention or delay the progression to diabetes Significantly reduces the risk of suffering co-morbidities (associated eye, renal, foot, cardiovascular problems). Reduces the need for tablets and injections and associated costs. Reduce the incidence of type II diabetes by 58% in people with impaired glucose tolerance (or pre-diabetes) 95% reduction of risk in of progressing to diabetes diagnosis in pre-diabetics with exercise prescription and improved dietary habits It is 2 times as effective in managing pre-diabetes as Metformin (most commonly used Type II diabetes drug) It is 3 times more cost effective from a societal perspective. Increases insulin sensitivity Reduces the incidence of cardiovascular disease Reduce hypertension and cholesterol Improves health and quality of life There is a dose related response with physical activity and reduction of diabetes risk factors. For example 1/2 hour of exercise on most days of the week achieves significant benefits for diabetes management, but 1 hour per week achieves almost 2 times the benefits.