Diabetes & Personal Training

Although diabetes is increasingly common in the UK, only 15% - 20% of sufferers rely on daily injections of insulin, while over 75% control the problem with diet, tablets, and exercise.

Diabetes mellitus occurs when the body cannot properly use the glucose (sugar) in the blood. Glucose comes when we eat sugar and other sweet foods, or starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes, or pasta.

Effects of training Research shows that diabetes exercise training is a vital tool in controlling this disease. » Find out more...	Exercise programming Using the right specification for a diabetes exercise programming can help the patient to make real progress. » Find out more...
Exercise testing Before starting to workout, diabetes exercise testing can help to alert your doctor to any issues that may be of concern. » Find out more...

So if you suffer from diabetes, can you still exercise? You should first check with your doctor there are some medical conditions can become worse as a result of the exercise. Your doctor will review your medical history and test you to check the condition of your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and nervous system.

If your doctor gives you the all clear to exercise, he should also be able to advise you as to which activities are suitable for you.