Benefits of Exercise for the Client with Type 2 Diabetes

Recent study from Medical & Science in Sport & Exercise reveal that exercise programs with aerobic training or combination of aerobics and resistance exercises experienced greater improvement in glycemic control exhibited by a reduction in A1c among participants with type 2 diabetes.

• Minimum 60-minute session at least 3 times weekly

• Modest weight loss

• Improve glycemic control and insulin sensitivity

• Modify cardiovascular risk factors: reduce blood pressure and triglycerides

The American Diabetes Association recommends individuals with T2D complete a minimum of 150 minutes of aerobic physical activity per week, at least 2 weekly sessions of resistance exercise training, and minimize sedentary time.

Reference

Benham JL, Booth JE, Dunbar MJ, et al. Significant dose-response between exercise adherence and hemoglobin A1c change. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2020;52(9):1960-1965. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000002339

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/2020/09000/Significant_Dose_Response_between_Exercise.13.aspx