Many patients with diabetes worry about getting limb problems—some that can result in amputation—due to lack of muscle strength or exercise. When bodies remain stationary for lengthy periods of time, this can occur; in fact, 60% of U.S. amputations can be attributed to the disease. And while some drugs can help lower the risk, the real preventative measure that all people can take is exercise.
Building muscle through exercise helps reduce amputation risk as well as help patients control their weight—which also lower blood sugar. These are all huge health benefits for diabetic patients. It can also help lower your risk of heart disease, which is also common in people with diabetes.
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