Exercise Programme
Best exercise - Brisk walking.
Exercise need not be strenuous.
Aerobic exercises like badminton, Tennis, Jogging, improves cardiovascular function.
Intensity should increase gradually over days / weeks.
More moderate the intensity of activity (brisk walking, jogging, aerobic dancing) & longer the duration, the greater the use of fat for fuel.
Higher the intensity of activity (sprinting, hurdles, rowing) the greater the use of carbohydrate for fuel.
Benefit of Exercise
Reduction of weight
Controls blood sugar hence reduces the antidiabetic medications.
Improves insulin sensitivity
Reduces hypertension
Reduces triglycerides
Increases HDL cholesterol i.e. - Good cholestrol
Increases cardio-vascular tolerance
Physical & above all - Mental well being
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