Lecture 15 Management of Diabetes- Lifestyle and Exercise/Healthy Living Flashcards
1
Q
Whats the effect of alcohol of glucose levels
A
Reduced glycogenolysis
but contains calories.
Rise in glucose (calories) followed by fall in glucose due to reduced glucose production
2
Q
Quick acting insulin can be used to___
A
Dose to cover total carbohydrate in food + Correction dose if blood glucose is high
3
Q
What is the benefits of exercise
A
Cardiovascular benefits Reduced cancer risk Builds lean tissue and consumes fat Improves strength, endurance, balance and flexibility Improves mood and self-esteem Can be sociable
4
Q
What effect does aerobic exercise have on glucose levels
A
Decrease
5
Q
What effect does anaerobic exercise have on blood glucose
A
Increases
• High intensity exercise is a stressful form of training which has the potential to increase blood glucose levels because insulin levels fail to rise and compensate for the increased production of glucose raising hormones in someone with diabetes.
