April 18, 2018 | By Movement is Life
Manage diabetes and joint pain with movement
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47% of people with arthritis also have diabetes. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis and, in many cases, it is caused by excessive weight gain. The weight gain increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Having diabetes can potentially damage joint surfaces. The extra glucose sticks to surfaces of the joint and inhibits movement and leads to stiffness and greater risk of physical injury and falls. People who experience joint damage have increased pain and reduce physical activity. Exercise and the loss of just 15 pounds is known to reduce pain by 50%. The more exercise and movement, the less joint pain and relief of diabetes symptoms. Suggestions for prevention and treatment include stretching exercises, resistance training, aerobic exercise, improving glucose control, losing a few pounds, use of heat and cold therapy, and keeping affective joints warm in cold weather. Moving your body is one of the essential key to managing diabetes.
CATEGORIES: Arthritis, Exercise Guidelines, Health Equity, Healthy Aging, Obesity, Physical Activity