Diabetes Home Exercise Guide & Workbook

The diabetes section includes information on Type 1, 2 and gestational diabetes. This also includes medications and other related issues such as neuropathy and foot issues. Diet and Fitness are a major part of controlling your diabetes, but you also need to know the warning signs of things like hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state for a safe exercise routine.

It has been proven that exercise and nutrition are two of the main factors that you can control for a healthy lifestyle. Many people do not know how to start or progress an exercise program. There are hundreds of pictures for beginner, intermediate and advanced exercise programs, as well as a list of equipment that you can use in the home. This also includes worksheets to help you track your exercises and progress.

This book is for:

• Those with a diagnosis of diabetes, pre-diabetes, neuropathy or metabolic disorders.
• The beginner who has never exercised before
• The individual that has mastered the basics but wants to know how to advance to the next level.
• Pre/post rehab individuals who would like to advance or want a list of exercise programs to follow.
• The personal trainer, physical therapist, or other coaches who would like their client to have a list of exercises that can be progressed.

This book is not for or may need modification:

• Chronic or acute disorders/injury's that is not being followed by a health care professional. This book can be used in conjunction with a rehab program.
• If you are over 40 and have never exercised before, it is advised that a physician clears you first.
• Undiagnosed pain
• The person that does not feel they can safely modify their individual program, although can be used in conjunction with rehab or coaches/personal trainers.
• People with the following issues that have been cleared by an MD for an exercise program or in conjunction with rehab. These issues may be addressed in future volumes: Cardiac disease, Cancer, Respiratory disease and Arthritis.
• What is covered in this book?
• Diabetes
• Type 1, 2 and Gestational Diabetes
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Medications, Insulin & Other Treatments
• Diabetic Foot Issues
• Hypoglycemia
• Physical Activity & Diet
• Home Exercise Programs - pictures with explanations and worksheets
  • Myofascial release
  • Flexibility - Stretching
  • Core Stability
  • Balance with progression to Standing Strengthening exercises
  • Strengthening
  • Lower extremity - Lying and Seated
  • Upper extremity
• Benefits and Factors to consider before starting an exercise program
• Vital signs and how to monitor exercise intensity
• Temperature - Heat and Cold
• Dehydration
• Anatomy
• Equipment needed for home exercise
• Self-Tests