The benefits of exercise therapy for patients with diabetic type۲

Although physical activity (PA) is a key element in the prevention and management of type ۲ diabetes, many withthis chronic disease do not become or remain regularly active. High-quality studies establishing the importanceof exercise and fitness in diabetes were lacking until recently, but it is now well established that participation inregular PA improves blood glucose control and can prevent or delay type ۲ diabetes, along with positivelyaffecting lipids, blood pressure, cardiovascular events, mortality, and quality of life. Structured interventionscombining PA and modest weight loss have been shown to lower type ۲ diabetes risk by up to ۵۸% in high-riskpopulations. Most benefits of PA on diabetes management are realized through acute and chronic improvementsin insulin action, accomplished with both aerobic and resistance training. The benefits of physical training arediscussed, along with recommendations for varying activities, PA-associated blood glucose management, diabetesprevention, gestational diabetes mellitus, and safe and effective practices for PA with diabetes-relatedcomplications.