The role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of diabetes

Gebel, Klaus, van der Ploeg, Hidde P., Fiatarone Singh, Maria, and Bauman, Adrian (2012) The role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. In: Baur, Louise A., Twigg, Stephen M., and Magnusson, Roger S., (eds.) A Modern Epidemic: expert perspectives on obesity and diabetes. Sydney University Press, Sydney, NSW, Australia, pp. 275-299.

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Abstract

This chapter is concerned with the role of physical activity and exercise prescription as components in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. First, the evidence for the diabetes-specific health benefits of physical activity is summarised and the physiological mechanisms are pointed out. Studies of medical comorbidities of diabetes are discussed. Recommendations for physical activity and exercise in the prevention and control of type 2 diabetes are provided, and challenges in the implementation of such strategies are discussed.

Item ID: 36766
Item Type: Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN: 978-1-920899-85-1
Keywords: physical activity; exercise; type 2 diabetes; prevention; treatment
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Date Deposited: 23 Nov 2015 04:19
FoR Codes: 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111712 Health Promotion @ 100%
SEO Codes: 92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920499 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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