Is Online Exercise Effective in Elderly Diabetes Patients?
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected elderly individuals with health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and chronic lung disease, leading to significant loss of life worldwide. Along with strict measures like quarantine taken by governments, elderly diabetics staying at home turned to online medical support systems as an alternative to limited outdoor activities. During this process, online exercise programs, which became popular by leveraging the power of technology, offered personalized rehabilitation services that support individuals' physical and psychological health while reducing costs in diabetes management. Research shows that these programs improve health indicators such as blood sugar and BMI in elderly diabetics, increase psychological resilience, and enhance quality of life. Online exercises are emerging as a safe and effective alternative to traditional treatment methods.
The Power of Online Exercises: Improvements in Health and Quality of Life in Elderly Diabetics
A study aims to examine the impact of online supervised exercise programs on elderly individuals with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic has made health management difficult for individuals with chronic diseases, the integration of technology and personalized online exercises offer new and effective methods for these individuals to maintain their physical and mental well-being. The research evaluates the potential of online exercise programs to improve health parameters such as fasting blood sugar and body mass index of participants, thereby increasing the quality of life and overall health outcomes of elderly diabetics.
The results of the research reveal significant improvements in psychological resilience, quality of life, and health parameters in elderly diabetics participating in online supervised exercises. These findings highlight the effectiveness of digital solutions in improving health outcomes during challenging times like a pandemic. Online programs increase accessibility among older adults by offering a practical alternative to traditional clinic-based rehabilitation methods and facilitate participation from home, promoting physical activity and overall well-being. The research suggests that personalized online exercise interventions could play a significant role in reducing health problems and enhancing the quality of life in elderly diabetics.
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