INCREASING THE MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS FOR PRACTICAL WORK THROUGH MOTOR ACTIVITY AND PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS IN ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

Abstract

Elderly people with diabetes should change their lifestyle in the direction of regular exercise of moderate physical activity and maintenance of a certain physical condition. The high level of physical activity reduces insulin resistance of tissues (especially skeletal muscles); prevents obesity; reduces overweight, which is associated with lower plasma LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and higher HDL-cholesterol plasma levels, as well as lower blood pressure. The aim of the present study is the active participation of the students of "Medical Rehabilitation and Ergotherapy" major in the implementation of rehabilitation activities for the elderly people with different types of diabetes in the Diabetes Center - Stara Zagora. Anthropometric measurements and testing of daily activities were performed on 120 diabetic patients, formed in five rehabilitation groups depending on the motor skills. The exercises are twice a week performed by students during the clinical practice. Achieved results support the thesis that exercise of regular physical activity in diabetic patients maintains muscles in good condition, prevents the onset of inactive hypotrophies or contractures, suppresses pain, stimulates the nervous system and maintains the emotional tone.