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Physical activity/exercise and diabetes: A position statement of the American Diabetes Association
Colberg, Sheri R. Sigal, Ronald J. Yardley, Jane E. Riddell, Michael C. Dunstan, David W. Dempsey, Paddy C. Horton, Edward S. Castorino, Kristin Tate, Deborah F.
Colberg, Sheri R.
Sigal, Ronald J.
Yardley, Jane E.
Riddell, Michael C.
Dunstan, David W.
Dempsey, Paddy C.
Horton, Edward S.
Castorino, Kristin
Tate, Deborah F.
Abstract
The adoption and maintenance of physical activity are critical foci for blood glucose management and overall health in individuals with diabetes and prediabetes. Recommendations and precautions vary depending on individual characteristics and health status. In this Position Statement, we provide a clinically oriented review and evidence-based recommendations regarding physical activity and exercise in people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus, and prediabetes. Physical activity includes all movement that increases energy use, whereas exercise is planned, structured physical activity. Exercise improves blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes, reduces cardiovascular risk factors, contributes to weight loss, and improves well-being (1,2). Regular exercise may prevent or delay type 2 diabetes development (3). Regular exercise also has considerable health benefits for people with type 1 diabetes (e.g., improved cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, insulin sensitivity, etc.) (4). The challenges related to blood glucose management vary with diabetes type, activity type, and presence of diabetes-related complications (5,6). Physical activity and exercise recommendations, therefore, should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual.
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Date
2016
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Journal article
Journal
Diabetes Care
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Volume
39
Issue
11
Page Range
2065-2079
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Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open access
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Open
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© 2016 by the American Diabetes Association. Readers may use this article as long as the work is properly cited, the use is educational and not for profit, and the work is not altered. More information is available at http://www.diabetesjournals.org/content/license.