Maintaining a regular physical activity routine plays such an essential role in preventing and managing diabetes
Staying active is an important part of any diabetes prevention plan and treatment plan. Even small amounts of exercise can reap huge benefits such as improving insulin Sensitivity, promoting comfort, managing body mass, keeping musculoskeletal system strong, reducing risk of cancer and heart problems.
How much exercise is enough?
Any bit of exercise you can add into your day is counted a plus. Minimum amount of exercise time recommended is 30 minutes per day and 5 days per week. For young adults, the goal is at least one hour per day. Cardiovascular organizations around the world recommend 10,000 steps a day for a healthy heart which is equivalent to about 8 kilometers.
What types of exercise are included?
Any types that increase your heart rate which are: brisk walking, stairs climbing, shopping, gardening, doing chores, dancing, yoga, sports. These activities create motivation for active living. Sometimes you find it hard to exercise for various reasons and the most common one is not having enough time. Thinking of it in a long term, it’s right that you need to spend time to exercise, but a little each day will also do the work in keeping you actively healthy. Exercise allows the brain to work better and a healthy body will result in a positive mental health, just like the name of a Japanese sport shoes company, ASICS, in Latin anima sana in corpore sano.
Exercise and cardiovascular health
People suffering heart problems may need to avoid excessive physical activities such as sit-up, weight lifting, or racing or any activities that rapid changes in movements. If you have cardiovascular problems, talk to your doctor for the best type of exercise for you.
(Dr. Le Minh Quang, General Internal Medicine - Diabetes - Genetic Medicine, City International Hospital)
About Dr. Le Minh Quang:
Dr. Le Minh Quang, General Internal Medicine - Diabetes - Genetic Medicine, City International Hospital, who has nearly 20 years experience in diagnosis and treatment of internal medical diseases, especially diseases related to hepatitis and diabetes. He also earned the highest graduate score, Master of Cardiology, Cardiff University, UK.
Professional Qualifications:
• General Practitioner, Hue Medical University.
• Master of Diabetes, Cardiff University, UK.
• An Interdisciplinary Approach to HIV and Hepatitis, Segalene University, Bordeaux, France and University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
• Emergency University Interdisciplinary in surgical and internal medicine, Nantes University, France and University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HCMC.
• Post graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular and Cardiac Electrophysiology, Hue Medical University.
• Post graduate Certificate in Genetics, University of Exeter, UK.
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