Get a move on! (if possible)

Walking, running, jogging is great! Being a diabetic with poor circulation is no fun but the more you move around the better your body is at keeping warm or staying cool. For some people, though, their feet may not be in the greatest shape because of not taking care of or controlling their Diabetes or for other reasons. Yet, if you can, walking around and doing some sort of physical moving of your feet and legs can really help such as less cardiovascular issues, more stable-controlled blood sugar, and decreasing the risk of an ulcer.

Getting on Their Feet May Benefit Diabetics

by Jane E. Allen, Times staff writer

Patients with a history of diabetic foot ulcers long have been advised to avoid weight-bearing exercise, because the extra pressure was thought to increase their risk of developing or worsening these hard-to-heal sores.

But a new study questions that advice. Researchers found that diabetic patients who do more standing, walking and other activity involving their feet have a decreased risk of developing ulcers. Walking can help them better manage their blood sugar levels and improve their cardiovascular health. And gradually increasing activity probably protects foot tissues, the researchers found.

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