Exercise and DiabetesWritten by Joe Serpico
There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels or cells not responding to insulin. When a cell does not respond to insulin, it is known as insulin resistance. When a subject is diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and weight control are prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels, then medication is prescribed. The risk factors for type II diabetes include: inactivity, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension. Inactivity alone is a very strong risk factor that has been proven to lead to diabetes type II. Exercise will have a positive effect on diabetes type II while improving insulin sensitivity while type I cannot be controlled be an exercise program. Over 90% of individuals with diabetes have type II. Exercise causes body to process glucose faster, which lowers blood sugar. The more intense exercise, faster body will utilize glucose. Therefore it is important to understand differences in training with type I and type II diabetes. It is important for an individual who has diabetes to check with a physician before beginning an exercise program. When training with a diabetic, it is important to understand dangers of injecting insulin immediately prior to exercise. An individual with type I diabetes injecting their normal amount of insulin for a sedentary situation can pose risk of hypoglycemia or insulin shock during exercise. General exercise guidelines for type I are as follows: allow adequate rest during exercise sessions to prevent high blood pressure, use low impact exercises and avoid heavy weight lifting, and always have a supply of carbohydrates nearby. If blood sugar levels get too low, individual may feel shaky, disoriented, hungry, anxious, become irritable or experience trembling. Consuming a carbohydrate snack or beverage will alleviate these symptoms in a matter of minutes.
| | Suffering From Constant Headaches - 3 Proven & Effective Ways For ReliefWritten by EmilyClark
Are you suffering from constant headaches? Headaches are a common ailment, but research has uncovered treatments that may help your problem almost disappear. According to National Headache Foundation (NHF) tension headaches affect nearly 78% of adult population. 13% of population suffers from migraines. Because causes of migraines varies greatly, what relieves a migraine in one person may trigger an attack in another. The suggestions here are guidelines for those who suffer regularly from tension headaches which may have an identifiable physical cause. WATCH WHAT YOU EAT Some headache sufferers notice a connection with eating or drinking foods with aspartame. For those who are sensitive to chemical it may cause blood vessels to expand in brain and trigger a headache. Caffeine is used to treat headaches. It's proprieties can assist pain medication in providing relief and can be found in medications to treat migraines. However, too much caffeine can have a 'rebound' effect and actually cause headaches. If you suffer from regular headaches you should avoid daily use of caffeinated beverages such as coffee and certain sodas. According to McKinley Health Center, avoiding tobacco can also reduce headaches. Skipping meals may cause headaches in some people, so eating regular meals may prevent headaches in these individuals. REDUCE THE STRESS Getting enough sleep is important for everyone. If you suffer from tension headaches you may find getting your eight hours every night reduces amount or intensity of your headaches. On other hand, oversleeping can bring on a headache if you don't get up at your regular time (such as on weekend or during holidays).
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