Diabetes rarely occurs alone. In addition to elevated blood glucose, patients with diabetes often present with comorbidities such as hypertension and dyslipidemia.If diabetes and its comorbidities are not controlled over the long term, a variety of other complications may develop, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic peripheral vascular disease, diabetic foot ulcers, diabetic eye […]
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How Elderly Diabetic Patients Should Take a Walk
Many people may say: Isn’t walking just moving around? Actually, it is not that simple. Walking has many “secrets”, especially for elderly people with chronic diseases and weak physical conditions—it requires great attention.For elderly people with chronic diseases and poor health, maintaining balance is the most important thing when walking. As people grow older, the […]
Exercise Intensity for People with Diabetes Should Be Moderate
Suitable exercise intensity varies with age and physical condition. People with diabetes should choose exercises that fit their own situation.Young people with diabetes who are in good physical condition can choose moderately high-intensity exercises, such as: Middle‑aged people with average physical condition can choose low‑to‑moderate intensity exercises, such as: Elderly or physically weak people with […]
Best Time for Exercise for People with Diabetes
Opinions vary on the best time for people with diabetes to exercise.Some say that 4:00–6:00 p.m. is the golden period for exercise, when coordination of muscles and joints is strongest, and heart rate and blood pressure are relatively stable.Blood pressure is higher in the early morning, so exercise is not recommended at that time.However, since […]
Aerobic Exercises Suitable for People with Diabetes
In addition to blood glucose control and diet management, people with diabetes should also engage in appropriate exercise. To protect the cardiovascular system and reduce body fat, it is advisable to choose gentle, moderate, full-body aerobic exercises.Suitable aerobic exercises include:Brisk walking, jogging, badminton, table tennis, cycling, Tai Chi, mountain climbing, swimming, etc.The aerobic exercises listed […]