Exercise 'the Key' for Controlling Type 2 Diabetes

There is a new study out supporting the benefits of exercise for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of several common degenerative ailments that can be controlled by diet, exercise and stress management. This is one of the main reasons I always tell people who struggle with blood sugar problems and or diabetes is to start some exercise program.

Exercise makes our cells more receptive to insulin, which is needed to lower our blood sugar levels after a meal. The problem with people who struggle with type 2 diabetes is that their cells become resistant to diabetes, meaning that it is harder to lower your blood sugar after a meal. This is why we first see people develop 'insulin resistance' - that pattern continues long enough that if finally reaches full blown diabetes.

People have come to believe that type 2 diabetes is a result of NOT making enough insulin, but that isn't the case. The fact is that the body needs to make EVEN MORE than what it used to. Since the cells have become 'resistant' to the insulin....the natural response the body does...is try and make more insulin. This intern causes a bigger spike or increase in insulin that now the blood sugar drops too fast. This leads to cravings, lightheadedness, mid morning/afternoon slumps, irritability if meals are missed or delayed, difficulty concentrating and focusing (ADD like symptoms) and lets not forget it takes you out of your "fat-burning" zone. Which makes it harder to lose those unwanted pounds.

It's that vicious cycle we always talk about and how you need to have a diet that supports your blood sugar, doesn't cause it to go too high, plus add some exercise to your day. I always recommend following the "Super Seven Workout" which I talk about in "To Burn or Not to Burn, Fat is the Question."

If you are struggling with blood sugar or diabetes give our NatraLean health bars a try, I think you will be impressed on how they keep your blood sugar stable and lets not forget that supporting those adrenal glands are key, because all the stress in our life triggers more cortisol and adrenaline, which in turn triggers more insulin and that is not a good thing.



[Source: Health Tips with Dr. Len]