Managing Diabetes with Exercise Physiology: A Longevity Approach
Diabetes is a metabolic condition characterised by high blood sugar levels brought about by an impairment or intolerance within the body to an internally produced hormone called Insulin, impairing your ability to process sugar as fuel. Prolonged exposure to mismanaged diabetes and high blood sugar levels is shown to lead to a range of adverse health conditions.
With increased prevalence of poor lifestyle choices combined with physical inactivity becoming more commonplace in the developed world, it’s no surprise The World Health Organisation projects that Diabetes will be one of the leading causes of morbidity, mortality and disease burden on the developed world. In Australia alone, the number of registered Diabetes Patients on the National Disability Insurance Scheme had tripled from 1990 to 2019 at present is estimated that up to 15% of the population of Australia presently live with or are at risk of developing Diabetes. and is projected to reach 3.6million people by 2050 and
There are 2 primary forms of Diabetes, Type I Diabetes (TID), often diagnosed in childhood and brought about by uncontrollable genetic factors or family history. And, Type II Diabetes (TIID) which is more commonly diagnosed later in life and is associated with prolonged exposure to poor dietary and lifestyle choices over the course of years. If both are left unmanaged with appropriate medications and lifestyle changes the result is certain death.
Exercise is considered absolutely integral to assist in the management of all forms of diabetes. Through exercise we can begin to teach our bodies to manage and control blood sugar levels by burning it as fuel and storing within worked muscle after an exercise session. At Longevity we understand this science and have been applying our knowledge of Exercise Physiology to help hundreds of our clients manage their Diabetes treatment in conjunction with any other ailments.
Ready to take the first step toward increasing your fitness and lifespan? Call us at Longevity Exercise Physiology Ascot Vale, Aspley, Broadbeach, Burwood, Casey, Castle Hill, Coburg, Deagon, Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Five Dock, Gladesville, Gungahlin, Kingsgrove, Liverpool, Macarthur Campbelltown, Macarthur Tindall, Marrickville, Neutral Bay, Penrith, Pymble, Pyrmont, Randwick, Rhodes, Rosebery, Springfield, Yamanto today on 1300 964 002 to book your personalised session or a 15-minute free phone consultation.
Written by Denzil Noack