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Exercise Safety in Diabetes Management

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Exercise Safety in Diabetes Management While exercise plays a crucial role in preventing and managing diabetes, it's essential for professionals to supervise and guide diabetic patients due to their unique physiological conditions. Improper exercise can lead to various adverse reactions, including skeletal muscle damage, fractures, joint issues, skin damage, hypoglycemia, proteinuria, fundus bleeding, and myocardial ischemia. Hypoglycemia is a common risk during exercise for diabetic individuals due to their impaired blood sugar regulation, increased energy consumption, and the effects of antidiabetic medications. Moreover, diabetic individuals are more prone to exercise-related injuries due to factors like hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and metabolic abnormalities. Studies have highlighted a heightened risk of Achilles tendon damage and rotator cuff tears, along with an increased fracture risk due to osteoporosis. Weak muscles around the ankle and knee joints, coupled with hi...