Medicine

U. A. Syeda, Daniel J. Battillo, A. Visaria, S. Malin

2023.1.1American Journal of Medicine Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajmo.2023.100031

tlooto Summary

Habitual aerobic exercise helps manage blood glucose and resistance exercise benefits insulin sensitivity in those with type 2 diabetes and physical activity after meals reduces blood glucose.

Abstract

Highlights • Habitual aerobic exercise helps manage blood glucose.• Resistance exercise benefits insulin sensitivity in those with type 2 diabetes.• Movement throughout the day by breaking up sitting time benefits blood glucose and insulin.• Physical activity after meals reduces blood glucose.• Performing exercise later in the day can benefit glycemic control and insulin sensitivity.

Citation format

SYEDA, U. A., et al. The importance of exercise for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. American Journal of Medicine Open, 2023, 9.