Exercise Intervention on Blood Glucose Control of Type 2 Diabetes with Obesity : A Systematic Review

Abstract

The aim of this study was to review the effects of exercise intervention on blood glucose control in obese type 2 diabetic patients. METHODS: The PubMed and KERISS search engines were used and 61 papers that met the key questions were selected. RESULTS: Exercise is an effective intervention for the control of blood glucose in type 2 diabetic patients because it does not impair glucose transport in the skeletal muscle induced by muscle contractions. Insulin resistance, which is characteristic of type 2 diabetes, is caused by decreased insulin sensitivity or insulin responsiveness. Acute exercise †Corresponding Author : Wan-Soo Kim

Effect of Nordic Walking on Depression and Physical Function in the Elderly with High-Risk of Depression

“…Physical activity not only prevents depression [16] but also prevents various diseases by improving blood pressure or diseases related to fat in the body and increasing the ability to control blood sugar [17]. In addition, constant management is necessary because physical activity can increase interest in health promotion, such as diet control, smoking cessation, and stress management, and improve the quality of life [18,19].…”