2023
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021417
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From Zero to Hero: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Hike on the Way of St. James—A Feasibility Study with Analyses of Patients’ Quality of Life, Diabetes Distress and Glucose Profile

Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility of an accompanied 5-day hiking tour (Way of St. James) for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and its impact on their quality of life/well-being, diabetes distress and glucose profile. Twenty-three T2DM patients (with and without insulin therapy) participated in the study. The 120 km pilgrimage (from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela, Spain) was accompanied by three physicians, two diabetes counselors and one sports scientist. Quality of life/well-being was assessed… Show more

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“…[ 4 5 6 ] In contrast, improving health through education, exercises, and stress management can enhance both glucose levels and QoL. [ 7 9 10 11 ] QoL has been reported to be an essential part of diabetes management in the primary care centers. [ 12 ] OHIP-14 is short and effective in measuring life quality.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 4 5 6 ] In contrast, improving health through education, exercises, and stress management can enhance both glucose levels and QoL. [ 7 9 10 11 ] QoL has been reported to be an essential part of diabetes management in the primary care centers. [ 12 ] OHIP-14 is short and effective in measuring life quality.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%