Rishikesh Sardeshmukh, the co-founder of a data analytics start-up, dealt with high blood sugar levels by becoming a full-fledged marathoner, completing 10 full marathons, 22 half-marathons, and two ultra Comrades marathons. Running is a great exercise for people with diabetes to regulate their blood sugar levels, but it needs to be tailored to meet their specific needs. Dr. Vaishali Deshmukh, Head of the Endocrinology department at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre, recommends supervised training for high-intensity runs and customized running plans according to medical advice. Physical activity does carry some potential health risks for people with diabetes, including acute complications like cardiac events, hypoglycemia, and hyperglycemia. Therefore, structured and scientific training programs, along with proper medical advice, can help diabetes patients reduce and sometimes eliminate their symptoms.
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