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Physical Activity: The Forgotten Tool For Type 2 Diabetes Management, Sheri R. Colberg
Physical Activity: The Forgotten Tool For Type 2 Diabetes Management, Sheri R. Colberg
Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications
Individuals who are currently sedentary, unfit, or overweight can benefit metabolically from simply taking breaks from sitting. Since avoidance of sedentary behavior appears to have a large impact on glycemic management, all individuals with type 2 diabetes should be encouraged to minimally engage in greater daily movement to better manage their diabetes and body weight. In addition, engaging in physical activity of any intensity (including low-intensity ones) likely positively impacts insulin action and blood glucose control acutely. Moreover, as long as total caloric expenditure during exercise is matched (i.e., total exercise dose), daily exercise may be done every other day …