[Effectiveness of physical exercise programs in patients with diabetes mellitus].

Abstract

Clinical studies with methodological rigor have shown that the strategies for lifestyle modification and drug therapies can prevent or at least delay the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in individuals at high risk. Combination of regular physical exercise and diet is more effective than each one separately to achieve modest weight loss and improve metabolic control in patients with DM. Our objective is to describe the role of exercise in patients with DM and the exercise programs in relation to the previous considerations, taking into account the intensity of the exercise, components of the program, duration, frequency and precautions.

• Authors: Roberto Cano-De La Cuerda, Ana María Aguila-Maturana, Juan Carlos Miangolarra-Page
• Journal: Medicina clinica (Med Clin (Barc)) Vol. 132 Issue 5 Pg. 188-94 (Feb 14 2009) ISSN: 0025-7753 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Efectividad de los programas de ejercicio físico en los pacientes con diabetes mellitus.
• PMID: 19211086 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Diabetes Mellitus (therapy)
• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 (therapy)
• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 (therapy)
• Exercise Therapy (methods)
• Humans