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There are different myths associated with diabetes. You need to sort through myths attached
to diabetes if you are a diabetic. It’s important to understand the truths and realities of
this disease. Many of the myths about diabetes are false. Two of these falsehoods are related
to hypoglycemia and exercise.
Hypoglycemia Causes Brain Damage
The hypoglycemic has an abnormally low level of glucose in their blood. On the other hand,
the hyperglycemic has an abnormally high level of glucose in their blood. Hypoglycemia can
happen very fast and diabetic can incur a terrible headache and be weak and confused at the
same time. Some people believe that this condition leads to the death of brain cells lead to
the mind functioning being destroyed.
Over the years, studies have shown that adult persons with hypoglycemia don’t lose any of
their mental function. Children, however, are at risk of losing some of their mental functions
due to hypoglycemia because their brains are still in the development phase.
The effects of hypoglycemia can be reversed by the defense mechanisms of hormones in the body.
As a precaution, check your blood glucose level and have an emergency supply of glucose on hand
if you want to embark on some heavy exercise.
Diabetics Should Not Exercise
This is simply a false statement about diabetes and exercise. You should exercise if you have
diabetes. Routine exercise is a valuable preventative measure that can help defend a diabetic
against type 1 and type 2 diabetic complications.
However, you should take precautions if you are over the age of 40 or you have not exercised
regularly in a period of time. You need to start any exercise program slowly in order to condition
your body for the demands placed on it by exercise. It essential to begin your exercise program
with light exercise and slow walks. Over time you can increase the intensity of your exercises
and walks.
This does not mean you should ignore any diabetic complication that exists. Do not exercise
if you are experiencing any diabetic complication like eye hemorrhaging or a kidney infection.
Wait until diabetic complications have subsided before you start or continue your daily exercise
program.
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