Additional information
by Karen Cutler (Author)
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
