Theoretical Assignment 500 wordsType 1 DiabetesBy Milun BallIntroduction of the medical condition:Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune disease in which the body cannot control the amount of glucose in the blood. This is because the body's immune system is activated to destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This syndrome is usually diagnosed during childhood, but can occur at any age and is currently not preventable. The causes of the disease are not fully understood, but scientists are confident that a person's genes play a role, as well as various environmental factors. Type 1 diabetes is controlled by injections of insulin several times a day or by using an insulin pump. One can still live a good life by learning about the disease and managing it effectively. Although lifestyle choices do not cause type 1 diabetes, the choices people with this disease make can minimize many of the complications associated with diabetes. How exercise can benefit disease: The many benefits of exercise include helping to maintain or lose weight, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce stress and tension, improve sleep, mood, mental activity and achieving target blood sugar levels. Relevant Exercise Assessments: Before beginning an exercise program, your client should try to achieve good blood sugar control and be willing to test their blood sugar regularly. should consult their doctor to check risk factors for heart, eyesight, feet and kidneys. And to develop an exercise program by discussing the type, intensity, frequency and duration that would be suitable for them, as well as any diet and insulin changes they may need. They need to understand that they can enter a state of hypoglycemia...... middle of paper ......c and anaerobic activity have on the body, people with type 1 diabetes who have prone to exercise-related hypoglycemia will likely be better off doing their resistance exercises before cardio; this may reduce the drop in blood sugar during subsequent aerobic exercise. Additionally, for some, performing the resistance component of their workout first could reduce the need for carbohydrate supplementation during exercise. But of course, for those who suffer from exercise-related hyperglycemia, it would be suggested to do aerobic exercises first. When it comes to the type of exercises, clients should try to stay away from high-intensity workouts and heavy, vigorous lifting of weights – at least initially. This is mainly due to problems with diabetic peripheral neuropathy which leads to loss of sensation and awareness of foot position..