The benefits of physical activity in the treatment of diabetes will be the central theme of the next meeting organized by the Viedmense Friends of the Diabetic Association (A.VI.A.DI).
The subject will be a talk by the doctor Osvaldo Colombo and Professor Nicolás Arce, members of the Aviadi interdisciplinary team, next Saturday from 10 the headquarters of the Secretary of Social Development of the municipality of Viedma.
From the entity they stressed that “the benefits of regular practice of physical activity are substantial in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and have been known for many years.It is shown that the practice provides greater benefits if accompanied with the food proposal according to each patient. ”
Among the benefits is “the increase in the use of glucose by the muscle, an improvement in insulin sensitivity, a reduction in daily insulin needs or decrease in the dose of oral antidiabetics, weight control, maintenanceof blood voltage values and cholesterol levels, the reduction of the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, the improvement of the state in general and of different capacities (coordination, balance, strength, resistance, flexibility) ”.
Any activity must be carried out on a regular and controlled way, thus a good physical and psychic state can be maintained.At the same time, better glycemia control and a better quality of life are achieved.Both the prescription of a systematic and individual physical activity plan, with the indications to lead a more active lifestyle, require that the health team evaluate the patient's clinical and metabolic status, its possibilities and preferences to determine the type, frequency, duration, intensity and degree of progression in the plan.
The talk is intended for patients, relatives and the general public, and is with free admission.