With more than 24 million Americans living with type two diabetes and gestational diabetes (pregnancy induced diabetes) becoming more common, many people think that you are either one of the lucky--who escape diabetes-- or one of the unlucky, who must live with it. Fortunately, you actually have a significant amount of control over diabetes during your twin pregnancy--and well beyond.
Diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, which basically means that insulin receptors require more insulin than normal to regulate carbohydrates, fats, and protein metabolism. Insulin resistance leads to health issues such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and abdominal fat gain--to name a few. With a good diet and--you guessed it--a good exercise plan, you can control insulin levels. Not only has aerobic exercise shown to be beneficial in controlling insulin levels, but new research indicates that your dumbbells may be the best defense. Resistance training (weight lifting) not only helps type II diabetes, but can treat it as well.
According to the journal Physical Therapy, increasing muscle mass (lean tissue) leads to an increased resting metabolic rate, protein reserve, exercise tolerance and functional mobility. In order to reap these benefits, you need to participate in some type of moderate exercise on a daily basis (exercise will moderate insulin levels for 24 hours).
As long as you get the green light from your doctor or midwife, both you and your twins will benefit from exercise. If you are put on a modified exercise--and dumbbells are out--then ask about swimming, short walks or even dancing in the living room to your favorite tunes.
To learn more about staying healthy and fit during pregnancy and pregnancy with multiples, visit www.twinpregnancyinfo.com. The Mother's Resource for a Healthy and Informed Pregnancy.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/pregnancy-articles/exercise-and-gestational-diabetes-869616.html
About the Author:Kelliann has writing expertise in the areas of health, fitness, and nutrition. Kelliann also has intimate knowledge of high-risk pregnancy, twin and multiple birth, and maternal health.
She is president and founder of both TwinPregnancy.info and FitWithTwins.com, where expectant and new mothers find the latest information on pregnancy with multiples and post-pregnancy fitness.
For further information please contact Kelliann at ThePen@kelliannbateman.com
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