| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Exercise Therapy in Diabetes. |
| Author: | Devlin, J.T. |
| Source: | In: Leahy, J.L.; Clark, N.G.; Cefalu, W.T. Medical Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Monticello, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2000. p. 255-266. |
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| Abstract: | Epidemiological studies have documented the strong relationship between levels of physical activity and reduced rates of cardiovascular mortality in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Because macrovascular disease is the major cause of mortality (death) in these individuals, exercise therapy plays a pivotal role in their health and well-being. This chapter provides primary care physicians with guidelines to enhance the use of exercise therapy in patients with diabetes. The chapter is from a textbook for practicing providers and for physicians in training that offers a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of diabetes mellitus. The author of this chapter discusses the benefits of physical exercise in diabetes, including reduction in cardiovascular mortality, prevention of type 2 diabetes, visceral fat stores, serum lipids, and blood pressure, and the effects of exercise training on glycemic control; the risks of exercise in diabetes, including hypoglycemia, metabolic decompensation, hyperglycemia and ketosis, and risks of exercise in those with microvascular complications; the exercise prescription; general guidelines for safe exercise; and resources for the person with diabetes. 5 tables. 11 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Exercise. Guidelines. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: | Patient Care Team. Complications. Cardiovascular Diseases. Cardiovascular System. Lifestyle. Motivation. Recreation. Mortality. Morbidity. Type 2 Diabetes. Prevention. Blood Glucose. Blood Pressure. Hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia. |
| Publication Number: | DMBK11567 |
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