I don't like to walk just for the sake of walking (except for hiking with my husband or my hiking group). BUT, what I try to do is walk anywhere that I need to go that is reasonable. That is why I like to live in town and within walking distance of just about any place that I need to go. Walking for a purpose is easier and once you get there you need to get back home. It does take more time but still it's a good thing to try.
You must understand the insulin is a hormone that gelights to deposit fats in your body especialy when the doses you are taking are very high. But this can lead to weight gain, that is not good to keep your diabetes under control.
That why diabetetic get weight.
You are quite right about insulin leading to weight gain. This works for both the insulin that your body produces naturally and for insulin injections. Among people with type 2 diabetes, i.e. those of us who have insulin resistance, the resistance leads the body to produce lots and lots of insulin. That surplus is what leads to the gain in weight.
David
I guess that means it is better to save the bus fare and walk. That is easier said than done in the winter with the biting winds and all the fast-food places along the way but, point taken. I don't think walking will replace <a href="http://weightloss.nmfnw.com">exercise for weight loss</a> but, it is a valuable in and of its self.
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Over the last 4 years, my dog "Joe" (a smooth short haired collie) walks me twice a day, everyday unless he doesn't like the weather. It's role reversal & for me & Joe it surely works. I've maintained my weight of 158 lbs after a 25 pound loss over the first year of T2 diagnosis. Our 1 mile trek twice a day does the trick for sure.
Dear Beared One,
Getting a dog! Yes, that's one of the best tricks for us to get exercise. I forgot about that one. Thanks!
David