Exercise, Blood Glucose, and Insulin
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, also known as type 1 diabetes, causes severe neurological and cardiovascular disorders. Insulin plays a crucial role in maintaining glucose levels within the circulatory system. Glucose levels that are unregulated in the DM 1 patient may lead to possible life threatening situations.These situations can be either acute, such as diabetic (hyperglycemic) coma; or chronic, such as distal neuropathy and atherosclerosis. The proper education of exercise, nutrition, and monitoring of blood glucose levels is crucial. Physical therapists should necessitate this education for our patients that their acts are imperative to a healthy life.
Diabetes is a condition that can be managed to an extent. Management will reduce the health care costs and promote longevity to our patient
