Re: Diabetes and Exercise.

[Guest guest]

Carson,

My wife is diabetic. One effect of her diabetes is that damaged spots in

her retina cause the abnormal growth of capillaries that are more brittle

and fragile than healthy capillaries. They tend to rupture and leak blood,

which, to some extent, blocks her vision. Usually, the body reabsorbs the

blood, and the situation clears itself. On one occasion, that did not

happen and surgery was required. The doctors tell her not to bend and,

definitely, not to lift anything even remotely heavy. Perhaps the strain

would increase the likelihood that those fragile capillaries would rupture.

She can do cardio. Just no bending or lifting. Hope that helps.

Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

Chicago, IL

> Hello List.

>

> Has anyone ever heard of limiting excersise as to not strain the retina

> in a diabetic person? If so, is it a permanent limitation? If it is not,

> how

> can the limitation be shortened?

>

> Carson Wood

> Westbrook, ME USA.