created: 30.09.2004
last modified: 30.09.2004
It's all a matter of the right kind of sport and the right gear.
While looking for alternative treatments most people overlook that almost every diabetic can treat him-/herself with a well-approved "household remedy". And this remedy is called Sport. We're not talking highly competitive sports, just some kind of regular activity. It is proven that being active allows the insulin to work better. That means the start of a medication treatment can be delayed, or the amount of medication can be reduced - a very welcome side effect!
Further positive effects, like the positive impact on blood fat, the vascular system, your body efficiency and the exchange with other sports-enthusiasts, an opportunity for fun and good company, should not be ignored.
The "household remedy" becomes a "natural" remedy. And which kind of sport you choose doesn't really matter. You only have to decide to begin something, develop verve and endurance and soon you won't want to miss your sport any more.
Don't make yourself smaller than you are! And, if you're a type 2 diabetic, please don't blame your age for your lack of activity. Just because you've been a couch potato so far that doesn't mean it's too late to start dealing with sport seriously at the age of 40 or 50. You could play tennis, do water aerobics or go jogging. Sport hasn't and may never have anything to do with constraint. Sport should be enjoyable and inspiring. That could happen during a nice afternoon walk or together with your fellow sportsmen in a club. In the beginning motivation is decisive, nobody wants to force you to anything!
And cheer up, even people like David Beckham or Brett Favre once started small. Practice makes perfect, no matter what you're doing. And once you've got it, you will soon miss your sporting activity if it should be cancelled one time. If something can satisfy you from your head down to your toes and within the depth of your soul then it's sporting activities.
