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Doctor's guide to trekking with diabetes
Indian Express··26 Jul
Dr Rajiv Kovil of Zandra Healthcare says most well-controlled Type two diabetics can trek safely with benefits for insulin sensitivity, cardio fitness, weight, and mental health. He advises a pre-trek medical assessment and individualised plan. Guidance covers what to pack, how to monitor glucose on trails, and activities to avoid when control or foot health is uncertain.
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What It Means For You
- Type two diabetics with good control may add trekking after a doctor's clearance.
- Hikers learn to pack monitors, snacks, and foot-care supplies for uneven trails.
- Adventure plans should start with individualized medical review, not generic fitness advice.
What's Happening
- Dr Rajiv Kovil outlined benefits and risks of trekking for controlled Type two diabetics.
- He recommended pre-trek assessment and individualized glucose monitoring plans.
- Guidance covers packing, trail monitoring, and activities to avoid.
Exercise and Glucose on the Trail
- Trekking tourism grew in Himachal and Uttarakhand post-pandemic.
- Type two diabetes prevalence rises in urban Indian adults.
- Exercise guidelines increasingly endorse activity with medical clearance.
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