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- Q I suffer from diabetes. What sorts of exercise can I do to help my condition?
- A Diabetes is a chronic condition characterised by the body's inability to control blood sugar levels. It can also lead to eye, nerve and kidney problems - plus sufferers are more likely to also be diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Impact activities such as jogging should be avoided because of the risk of eye and foot damage, but both non-impact cardiovascular exercises (such as swimming) and resistance training exercises carried out either daily or on alternate days can help to reduce a reliance on medication and reduce insulin resistance. When you have decided what exercise to do, discuss your plans with your doctor and then follow a carefully monitored training programme, ensuring that you have both medication and emergency glucose at hand at all times. For more information on diabetes and exercise, visit the Diabetes UK website at www.diabetes.org.uk
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