Arm Swing Exercise for Diabetes Control

Abstract

This academic article purposes to describe arm swing exercise (ASE) to control diabetes. This ASE arose from Chinese Medicine Tradition emphasizing on body movement integrated with meditation. Performing ASE begins with lightly lift arm forward about 30 degree  and force then backward approximately 60 degrees continuing gradually exercise from 200 times to not more than 2,000 times or half an hour resulting in flexibility of muscle, glucose expenditure in muscle, decreased insulin resistance and increased insulin sensitivity. Therefore, blood sugar is decreased. Thus, advanced practice nurse should suggest persons with diabetes continuously practice the ASE to control diabetes and its complications.