The Benefits Of Exercise For Diabetes

There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas makes too little insulin or not at all. An individual with type I diabetes must inject insulin throughout the day to control glucose levels.

Type II diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to control glucose levels or the cells do not respond to insulin. This condition also known as insulin resistance. When an individuals was diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and weight control are prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels, then the drug is prescribed.