Physio Blogs by wohlphysio
Apr 09 2019
How does physiotherapy help in curing diabetes?
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a recurring disease, which means it keeps on a long time. It's a situation when the pancreas stops secreting a hormone - insulin in sufficient amount itself in the body, which is essential for the conversion of glucose into energy.
Types of Diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Factors of diabetes:
The family history of diabetes
High blood pressure
Impaired glucose tolerance
Poor nutrition during pregnancy
Unhealthy diet
Overweight
Physical inactivity
How may physiotherapy helps...
Converse with your doctor about the correct exercise
Examine your blood sugar level before and after exercising.
Wear proper footwear.
Check your feet for bruises when you are working out.
Have plenty of water before, during and after exercising.
Take extra precautions when exercising in intense weather conditions.
Warm up before practicing and cool down afterward.
Have a snack handy in case if your blood sugar level drops down.
Consult with your doctor before injecting insulin.
Exercise plays a vital role in the safe, effective treatment of diabetes. A physiotherapist can examine a diabetic patient and evaluate and decide whether there is any muscle weakness, irregularity, impairment of sensation or pain accompanied by excess over body weight.
A physiotherapist plays an essential role by setting up an individualized exercise program to manage diabetes. Much of the time physiotherapist will work closely with your doctor to manage and deal with your glucose level.
At Wohlphysio, we have experienced physiotherapists who have worked abroad and in India in reputed hospitals, ensures to provide the most effective care.
Diabetes is a recurring disease, which means it keeps on a long time. It's a situation when the pancreas stops secreting a hormone - insulin in sufficient amount itself in the body, which is essential for the conversion of glucose into energy.
Types of Diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Factors of diabetes:
The family history of diabetes
High blood pressure
Impaired glucose tolerance
Poor nutrition during pregnancy
Unhealthy diet
Overweight
Physical inactivity
How may physiotherapy helps...
Converse with your doctor about the correct exercise
Examine your blood sugar level before and after exercising.
Wear proper footwear.
Check your feet for bruises when you are working out.
Have plenty of water before, during and after exercising.
Take extra precautions when exercising in intense weather conditions.
Warm up before practicing and cool down afterward.
Have a snack handy in case if your blood sugar level drops down.
Consult with your doctor before injecting insulin.
Exercise plays a vital role in the safe, effective treatment of diabetes. A physiotherapist can examine a diabetic patient and evaluate and decide whether there is any muscle weakness, irregularity, impairment of sensation or pain accompanied by excess over body weight.
A physiotherapist plays an essential role by setting up an individualized exercise program to manage diabetes. Much of the time physiotherapist will work closely with your doctor to manage and deal with your glucose level.
At Wohlphysio, we have experienced physiotherapists who have worked abroad and in India in reputed hospitals, ensures to provide the most effective care.
