Recently released a report from the International Diabetes Federation, which says the large increase in the incidence of the disease. Currently it is estimated that 7% of the population suffers from diabetes, and this percentage is expected to increase in coming decades .
In this context, research was undertaken aimed at improving the health of people who develop this condition. U.S. Professionals found that tai chi helps control blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes , or insulin , is an autoimmune disease that usually emerges in childhood or adolescence . Causes the destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and, therefore , increases blood glucose.
Type 2 diabetes is found in the eye of the storm because it covers 85% and 95 % of cases. In addition , the conditions have risk factors that are preventable , such as obesity , physical inactivity , unhealthy food , high blood pressure and cholesterol , among others.
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that combines breathing with slow, continuous , circular and flexible. It was popularized in recent times , even in the West because it is considered that brings many benefits to health.
TAI CHI HEALTHY
To prove the benefits of Tai Chi worked with people who already had a firm diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. He armed himself with an exercise program to attend twice a week at a center and practiced three times at home. In total , they performed this routine for six months .
The researchers noted many improvements in the volunteers who completed the program until the end. They stressed that the practice of tai chi significantly lowers the blood glucose level , helps control the disease and promotes a better quality of life , and that they felt more healthy , vital and even cheerful.
Tai chi has long been recommended to relieve arthritis and to improve balance , muscle strength and mobility. U.S. scientists said that now that we know is good for diabetes should be investigated if it also brings benefits in terms of osteoporosis and heart disease .
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