Topic:	Diabetes (DM)
Title:	When It's Barely Considered Exercise.
Author:	Braunstein, J.B.
Source:	Diabetes Forecast. 53(4): 33-35. April 2000.
Availability:	Available from American Diabetes Association. 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. (800) 232-3472. Website: www.diabetes.org.
Abstract:	This article discusses the benefits that people who have diabetes can reap by incorporating more physical activity into their daily routines. Although the health benefits a person derives grow as the level and intensity of exercise increase, these benefits begin to manifest themselves at low intensity levels of exertion. Evidence suggests that low intensity exercise is better than none at all and that improvements in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity occur almost immediately after low intensity exercise. Other benefits of exercise, regardless of intensity, include improvements in basal metabolic rate and blood pressure and increases in levels of high density lipoprotein. The article presents low intensity activities that people can do at work and at home and with the family to improve their physical fitness. The article also lists precautions people should take before beginning an exercise program.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. Activities of Daily Living. Exercise.
Minor Keywords:	Lifestyle. Quality of Life.
Publication Number:	DMJA09234
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