How to improve blood circulation if you have type 2 diabetes

 Poor circulation problems, choose exercises that focus on that part of the body. If circulation is poor in your feet, walking gets blood moving in your toes, feet, ankles and legs. If you can’t get outside, target your lower body with squats, leg lifts and calf raises.

Eat for heart health

Adopting a heart healthy lifestyle , and the foods that go with it, keeps your blood flowing strong. A heart healthy diet should include:

• Omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon and flax seeds) help lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
• Iron (found in red meats and spinach) helps create red blood vessels. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of iron for you. Too much iron is linked to cardiovascular disease.
• High-fiber foods (such as oatmeal and apples) reduce cholesterol and limit narrowing and hardening of your arteries.

• circulation problems, choose exercises that focus on that part of the body. If circulation is poor in your feet, walking gets blood moving in your toes, feet, ankles and legs. If you can’t get outside, target your lower body with squats, leg lifts and calf raises.

  Signs of poor circulation

  Symptoms associated with a compromised circulatory system are not always easy to spot. But knowing the signs and addressing the issue promptly may help you avoid serious complications, including amputation. Signs of a serious circulation issue include:

  • Brittle nails
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Dry or cracked skin, especially on the feet
  • Hair loss on legs or feet
  • Skin discoloration
  • Slow-healing wounds
  • Tingling or numbness in hands or feet

• The link between diabetes and poor circulation

  Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body cannot properly process glucose (sugar). The result is blood glucose levels that are too high. Diabetes puts you at high risk for conditions that affect your circulatory system, including:

  • High blood glucose levels cause fatty deposits to form inside blood vessels. Over time, these deposits make your blood vessels narrow and hard, lessening blood flow.
  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD) produces fatty deposits that narrow blood vessels, mainly in your legs and feet. One-third of people with diabetes older than 50 have PAD.

  Over time, poor blood flow can be detrimental for your hands, legs and feet. Complications associated with poor blood flow include:

  • Pain while walking
  • Decreased sensation in hands or feet
  • Increased risk of developing infections or ulcers of the foot
  • Slower healing time for wounds
  • Nerve damage (neuropathy) that increases the likelihood of amputation.

                                                  By jam ashir