What diabetics should consider
Diabetes is a widespread disease. Even cyclists are not spared. But the disease is no reason to leave your bike in the basement. TREKKINGBIKE gives you tips on how to rediscover the sport for yourself.
If you have diabetes, you should not accept it as it is. After all, a healthy diet adapted to diabetes and a healthy amount of exercise can have a positive influence on the course of the disease. Sport reduces weight, strengthens the psyche and the immune system, lowers blood pressure and ensures social contact.
Regular endurance sports help to prevent secondary diseases such as high blood pressure. Alongside swimming and running, cycling is ideal for diabetics. Of course, you can't just start cycling. But if you inform yourself, listen to your body and don't overexert yourself, you can pedal regularly.
The full-length article from issue 3/2008 is available as a free PDF download.
