Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
2010; American Diabetes Association; Volume: 33; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2337/dc10-1548
ISSN1935-5548
AutoresSheri R. Colberg, Ronald J. Sigal, Bo Fernhall, Judith G. Regensteiner, Bryan Blissmer, Richard R. Rubin, Lisa Chasan‐Taber, Ann Albright, Barry Braun,
Tópico(s)Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
ResumoAlthough physical activity (PA) is a key element in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, many with this chronic disease do not become or remain regularly active. High-quality studies establishing the importance of exercise and fitness in diabetes were lacking until recently, but it is now well established that participation in regular PA improves blood glucose control and can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, along with positively impacting lipids, blood pressure, cardiovascular events, mortality, and quality of life. Structured interventions combining PA and modest weight loss have been shown to lower risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 58% in high-risk populations. Most benefits of PA on diabetes management are realized through acute and chronic improvements in insulin action, accomplished with both aerobic and resistance training. …
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