How To Prevent And Manage Diabetes With Pickleball

Reduces Blood Pressure

A final aspect in which pickleball prevents and manages diabetes is it reduces blood pressure. High blood pressure causes the arteries in the body to thicken and become inflexible, making it difficult for blood to flow through those arteries. It can even sometimes form a clot, which can cause a stroke or heart attack. By playing pickleball, diabetes patients, as well as others, can keep their blood pressure normalized and prevent high blood pressure from occurring, lessening the severity of symptoms. Individuals who already suffer from high blood pressure may not be able to participate in high impact exercises because it can cause strain their arteries too badly. Pickleball is a safe option for exercise even for these patients because it is considered a moderate impact activity players can also tailor to their skill level and needs.