EXERCISE MAY IMPROVE BLOOD GLUCOSE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES

Diabetic patient may be seen through out the world wide and is a global burden , which is increasing significantly and may continue and India is having home to 77 million diabetics and second highest in the world, insulin is a vital drug for the treatment of the chronic disease and requires long term drug therapy,hence a cost effective treatment to the patients may lead to substantial reduction in morbidity and mortality. Self- monitoring of blood glucose should be part of a regular management for the patients of the diabetes, It provides information regarding the individual's dynamic blood glucose profile that can help for the better planning of food intake , physical activity and medication . Diabetes and it's complications are strongly associated with psychological and psychiatric problems.These includes depression, poor eating habits and fear of hypoglycemia. Nutrition is one of the key factor required for the prevention and management of diabetes . Exercise improves blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes , reduces cardiovascular risk factors , contributes to weight loss and improves wellness of the body for which the regular exercise may prevent or delay it's developments .