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How Does Inadequate Food Intake But Regular Exercise Affect A Diabetic?
My husband has type 2 diabetes and actually is in good shape. He exercises every day and burns at least 900 calories on the elliptical. Burning this many calories, would it change or increase his blood sugar? Trying to figure out that if he doesn't eat a whole lot and then exercises like this, it seems to increase the number
Thank you!
Kari Nielsen
Rapid City SD
Thank you!
Kari Nielsen
Rapid City SD
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM. Monitoring your diet is highly vital as the food you eat directly affects your blood sugar levels and weight.
1.Eat every 2-3 hours in small quantities rather than eating 3 large meals.
2.Include complex carbs in every meal – whole wheat, ragi, jowar, brown rice, oats, etc.
3.Avoid refined cereal products like bread, noodles, polished rice, etc. as they can raise blood sugar levels.
4.Choose fibre-rich foods like vegetables, whole grains, etc
5.Depending on your blood sugar, don’t have more than 2 fruits/day and if you are fond of mango/banana, opt for these early in the morning.
Exercise guidelines
1.exercise at least 4-5 times/week to help you get your blood sugar in control.
2.choose moderate exercises like aerobics, brisk walking, weight training, swimming, dancing, etc.
3.Eat immediately after exercise to avoid fall in blood sugar.
4.Carry sugar tablets or glucose water with you in case of an emergency hypoglycemia situation.
5.Avoid exercise in case of severe complications like kidney problems, nerve problems or wounds.
Exercise in diabetics is not only to burn calories, but to increase to sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin and glucose. Exercise for 4 to 5 days a week is sufficient. All the best
Regards
Dr Santosh
1.Eat every 2-3 hours in small quantities rather than eating 3 large meals.
2.Include complex carbs in every meal – whole wheat, ragi, jowar, brown rice, oats, etc.
3.Avoid refined cereal products like bread, noodles, polished rice, etc. as they can raise blood sugar levels.
4.Choose fibre-rich foods like vegetables, whole grains, etc
5.Depending on your blood sugar, don’t have more than 2 fruits/day and if you are fond of mango/banana, opt for these early in the morning.
Exercise guidelines
1.exercise at least 4-5 times/week to help you get your blood sugar in control.
2.choose moderate exercises like aerobics, brisk walking, weight training, swimming, dancing, etc.
3.Eat immediately after exercise to avoid fall in blood sugar.
4.Carry sugar tablets or glucose water with you in case of an emergency hypoglycemia situation.
5.Avoid exercise in case of severe complications like kidney problems, nerve problems or wounds.
Exercise in diabetics is not only to burn calories, but to increase to sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin and glucose. Exercise for 4 to 5 days a week is sufficient. All the best
Regards
Dr Santosh
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