by Vicki Myhre
WHO
GOT A FITBIT? THAT’S RIGHT – WE GOT A FITBIT!
Hello,
this is Roger! Happy August. It is amazing how quickly our summer is flying by.
It feels way too early to say that we may have frost anytime in the next month.
Larry is taking some time to study our new toy, and has asked me to talk this
month. Although we are not super big on the techy front, we got something that
is supposed to be life changing: a Fitbit. It has been so rewarding to be
focusing on our health and seeing and feeling the changes of being active.
Some
of the greatest exercises that are recommended for diabetics are walking,
jogging, biking, and stairclimbing. All of these activities, it appears, can be
tracked by your Fitbit. It is an amazing little toy, for absolute certain. We
are looking forward to strapping it on and getting down to business. Apparently,
ten thousand steps a day is what your goal should be for a healthy lifestyle. This
equates to about 4.5 miles per day. This is doable for most of us, and if
nothing else, it is an amazing goal to strive for.
Walking
is the easiest way to achieve this goal. Walking gives you the freedom to
choose where and when you want to go, and all at your own pace. Walking allows
you the independence to freely go about your lives and do what needs to be done
without depending on anyone. We have known a few people that have lost a foot
or a leg due to diabetes, and they will certainly say that the world is a
different place without us. Most people take us for granted until we are no
longer there. And then, viola, life changes… never to be the same again.
It
is very important for people with diabetes to follow a few basic and simple
rules when walking, running, jogging or doing any type of exercise.
BEFORE EXERCISING
- Wear
clean socks
- Wear
good quality shoes that are specifically made for the type of exercise or
activity you are doing.
- Take
time to warm up.
- Stretch
slowly.
AFTER EXERCISING
- Cool
Down.
- Stretch.
- Inspect
your feet for redness, swelling, blisters, corns or callus buildup.
- If
you experience any pain and are unable to figure out what the problem is, or
fix it, see your physician or foot care specialist immediately.
Other
beneficial and highly recommended exercises for diabetics are:
STRENGTH
BUILDING EXERCISES
(Weight
Lifting and Pilates)
FLEXIBILITY
AND STRETCHING
(Both
Yoga and Tai chi improve glucose metabolism, enhance immune function, lower
blood pressure and aid in weight loss.)
SWIMMING
Swimming
is a spectacular exercise; it works the entire body. It is important for diabetics
to avoid cold water AND wear protective foot wear.
So,
get your exercise duds on and go out there and get the job done. You will
always thank yourself for good health (or at least the best that you can get)!
Until
next month!
Make
your Footprints Count.
Larry
and Roger
Written by:
Vicki L Myhre CPOD (I) CMP PFRP
Jenericay Wellness and Footcare
Internationally Certified Podologist
Registered through the Canadian Examining Board of
Health Practitioners
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