INTRUCTIONS
For middle-age adults, exercise can reduce the risk of various health problems. Choose one at-risk health issue that regular physical exercise and activity can help prevent and manage. As the patient’s nurse, identify members of the interdisciplinary team and the role each member would play in guiding care for this patient. Describe recommendations that you would provide to assist patients with health promotion measures to incorporate exercise and physical activity into their lives. Provide a specific resource, including contact information (or website if applicable), you would share with your patient.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and cite at least two references using APA style.
ANSWER
One of the most common health risks for middle-aged adults is XXXX. This disease can be managed through exercises to assist in lowering blood sugar, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing complications that come with the disease (Kanaley et al., 2022). In this case, when exercising, the body experiences muscle contractions, which assist in moving glucose from the bloodstream into muscle cells without depending on insulin. For instance, aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking for 30 minutes, reduces post-meal glucose spikes while resistance training builds muscle that stores and uses glucose more efficiently (Kanaley et al., 2022). As a result, these activities can lower A1C by up to 0.7%,… To access full answer, use the purchase button below.